Wills & Estates Lawyers Canberra

A properly prepared Will makes sure that your wishes are followed.

We offer in-person Wills & Estates Legal services from our Canberra office. Our team also offers virtual and telephone support as needed. Upon request, a member of our team can come to you in the comfort of your own home.

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Rene Kremisis Senior Associate Wollongong Wills & estates
Rene Kremisis Senior Associate Wollongong Wills & estates

Come in & visit our team at our Canberra CBD office.

  • Wills and estate planning  

  • Testamentary trusts  

  • Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian

  • Estate administration (Probate and Letters of Administration)

  • Disputed estates 

How we can help…

  • We provide clear, practical advice to help you plan with confidence. Our focus is on ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and your affairs are structured in a way that supports your intentions. 

  • We take the time to understand your circumstances and explain your options in a clear and practical way. Whether you are preparing a Will or managing an estate, we will guide you through the process and ensure everything is handled carefully. 

“Planning for the future is important. Speak with our team to discuss your estate planning needs and arrange a consultation.”

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Planning Ahead
3 Documents You Need

  • Holly Gunn, Rene Kremisis and Hayley Kelloway in the Wollongong office in Fairy Meadow

    01 | Will

    Your Will states who receives your assets, who looks after your estate (your executor) and who you’d like to care for children and even pets.

  • Holly Gunn Wollongong Partner family lawyer and oversight

    02 | Enduring Power of Attorney

    This document allows someone you trust to handle your money and property if you can’t. For example after an accident or illness you may appoint someone to this role to be an extra layer of support and also security.

  • HCC Lawyers team and client meeting in the Wollongong office in Fairy Meadow

    03 | Appointment of Enduring Guardian

    This allows someone you appoint and trust to make health, medical and living decisions for you. This only takes effect if you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself.

UPDATING
YOUR WILL

When to update your Will:

  • You buy or sell a home

  • You marry, separate or divorce (marriage usually cancels an existing Will in NSW, and Divorce can cancel gifts to a former spouse)

  • You have a child or grandchild

  • An executor or beneficiary passes away

  • You start or sell a business

  • It’s been five years since you last looked at your Will

  • Important Information

    If someone close to you has died, or you are the executor of their Will, we can guide you through it: finding the Will, applying for probate in the relevant Court in the ACT or NSW, as well as supporting by collecting assets, paying debts and distributing the estate.

YOUR WILL
CHECKLIST

What to bring to a Wills appointment:

  • The list of your main assets and debts (home, super, bank accounts, shares, vehicles, business interests)

  • Names and contact details for the executor(s) and beneficiaries

  • Any existing Will or Power of Attorney

  • Your wishes for guardians if you have young children

  • Life insurance and super beneficiary nominations

Talk to our Canberra Wills & Estates Team

BOOK A CONSULT

Level 8, 1 Hobart Place, Canberra, ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6147 3388 | Email: reception@hcclawyers.com.au