Wills and Estates
In business and in your personal life, you want peace of mind that your assets are protected.
Hunt & Hunt’s team of estate planning specialists provide services and advice to help you manage and safeguard what you’ve worked hard to achieve.
The laws vary across each state in Australia depending on the location of the assets.
Click on the State where most of the assets are held.
Personalised Advice for Life
At some point in our lives, most of us will need clear, sound advice from legal experts who prioritise our best interests. Our team works closely with you, listening to your needs and objectives both during your life and your wishes for what happens to your assets after your death.
We help guide you through the process, explaining each step and providing practical and straightforward recommendations which best suits you and your needs to help you make the most informed choices. Our experienced lawyers will always go the extra step to ensure you have maximum control of your assets.
We work with private and business clients to help protect assets, advise on wills and estate planning, and develop sound business succession plans. We’ll also provide you with tools to help you achieve your wealth creation goals.
Our experienced team work closely with our client’s other advisors, including accountants and financial planners to ensure your assets are protected in a way which optimises their efficiency and offers the best level of protection.
Our team prides itself of operating with sensitivity, empathy and compassion at all times. We understand that estate planning is an emotional process, and you want to achieve the best outcomes, limiting risk and providing peace of mind for your family and dependants.
How can Hunt & Hunt help?
We know that everyone’s personal situation is unique. Our experienced Wills & Estate team offer new clients a complimentary consultation of up to 30 minutes to get to know and understand you and your needs, to allow us to provide you with the best advice regarding your estate planning. Contact our team today to discuss how we can help you.
Our Services
Estate Planning
Our team can prepare a comprehensive estate plan that ensures you retain control of your assets and decide who will make decisions on your behalf in the event of physical or mental disability, injury, illness or death.
Estate Administration
Have you been appointed an executor and don't know where to start? Our team can guide you through the process and clearly explain what you need to do.
Wills & Estates Disputes
Whether it is defending an estate, challenging a Will or whether you have an issue with an executor, disputes are never fun and are often highly emotional, and require a sensitive approach to meet your goals.
Business Succession Planning
We understand the unique challenges faced within family business enterprises and work closely with you at all stages of the transition process.
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