Reasons to Engage Atticus Legal, Estate Planning Lawyers Hamilton NZ

It is important for just about everyone to consider, and put in place, appropriate estate planning measures. Yes that often includes a will, but a will is not the only estate planning tool available. A will is however usually a necessary first step. If you die without a will there is no guarantee that your assets — including your belongings, your business, your home (or any other real estate property), your bank accounts and any securities you may own — will end up in the hands of family members you would want to receive.  If you die without a will your estate goes to certain family members in a statutory order of priority determined by the Administration Act (which may not be what you would have wanted). So most people want the certainty of providing for their intended loved ones in a will. Atticus Legal, Estate Planning Lawyers Hamilton NZ, can help guide you through the options available.

For a useful summary of the estate planning tools vailable see our article ‘Estate Planning – What are the Options?’ on our website at https://atticuslegal.co.nz/2016/09/estate-planning/

Other options outlined in our above-mentioned estate planning article include family trusts, relationship property contracting out agreements, life interest wills, enduring powers of attorney, etc.

How Atticus Legal, Estate Planning Lawyers Hamilton NZ, can help

1. We are fmiliar with all relevant laws and the estate planning tools available: You may have a relatively clear idea of how you want your assets dealt with both during your lifetime and after you are gone. We can guide you on the most appropriate steps for your circumstances. It might be a will, it might be a trust. We certainly don’t ‘fit up’ people with omething (eg. a fairly expensive trust) if we don’t think you need it. In fact, if we think you don’t need a trust when you want one, we’ll tell you so quite plainly.
2. We can simplify the estate administration process for your loved ones:  When you die the probate process can be long, stressful and confusing for your loved ones. We’ll make the process as smooth as possible and ensure the administration of your estate is dealt with promptly and efficiently.
3. We can help you revise your will over time: Circumstances change and your will may need to be reviewed from time to time. A will is a ‘living’ document. Sometimes it needs changing to avoid unintended outcomes. For example, if you separate or re-marry, if your kids have children, if one of your kids is struggling, etc.

Contact Atticus Legal, Estate Planning Lawyers in Hamilton

Don’t leave your affairs up to chance. As specialist estate planning lawyers Hamilton NZ, Atticus Legal can make a real difference. Call Atticus Legal to schedule an appointment.