Post Separation Wills and Estate Planning
Prior to separation, it is important to consider the status of your Will and estate planning documents to ensure that your personal wishes are upheld.
What should I know about post separation Wills and estate planning?
If you separate, you need to think about the need for a new will.
Sometimes, this will involve entering into a Binding Financial Agreement with a new partner or spouse to ensure assets pass to your children from a previous relationship when you die.
Working out how to provide for your current spouse and children and for children from previous relationships upon your death can be very complicated.
The ultimate distribution of your superannuation or pension entitlements may also be a factor.
How can Grope Hamilton Lawyers help?
Grope Hamilton Lawyers can assist clients with Wills and estate planning when they are entering into second and subsequent relationships.
We have experience working with financial planners and accountants to ensure the right documentation is prepared to reflect your wishes.
We can also draft Powers of Attorney (appointing someone to look after your finances) and Advance Care Directives (appointing someone to make medical and other personal decisions for you) to ensure all aspects of your end of life plans are in order.