Wills & Estates Lawyers Wollongong

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

We offer in-person services from our Wollongong 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.

Book a consultation

You can visit our team at our Fairy Meadow office just north of Wollongong CBD.

  • 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.”

Partner Chloe Curran reviewing notes and planning with administration staff at HCC Lawyers Murrumbateman

Planning Ahead
3 Documents You Need

  • Two people sitting at a table using laptops with glasses of water, notebooks, and a pen. In the background, there are two vases with white calla lilies and a wooden panel.

    01 | Will

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

  • Person flipping through a notebook with fabric samples on a wooden table, surrounded by various ceramic and stone objects.

    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.

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    03 | Appointment of Enduring Guardian

    This allows someone you appoint and trust to make health, medical and living decisions for you. This primarily falls to when 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 you Will

  • Important Information

    When someone passes away if you’re the executor of someone close to you has died, we ca guide you through it. Finding the Will, applying for probate in the NSW Supreme Court, collecting assets, paying debts and distributing the estate. We explain each step and the timing, so you’re not left guessing - especially during an already difficult time.

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 beneficiaries nominations

BOOK A CONSULT

Talk to our Wollongong Wills & Estates Team

Shop 30, 51-59 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
Phone: (02) 4263 5252 | Email: reception@hcclawyers.com.au