Wills & Estate
Planning for the future is essential to ensure your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. At Migration Affairs, we understand the sensitive nature of this process and are dedicated to making it as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Our experienced team can assist you with drafting essential legal documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship Appointments. These documents provide clarity and control over your financial and personal affairs, ensuring that your wishes are honoured even if you lose capacity.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Having a valid Will and supporting documents in place allows you to:
- Determine how your assets will be distributed upon your passing.
- Appoint guardians for minor children.
- Specify burial wishes and other personal requests.
- Nominate a trusted person to manage your financial and medical decisions if you become incapacitated.
We take pride in drafting documents that provide comprehensive coverage of your needs while minimising the need for frequent updates.
Support for Families
In addition to estate planning, we assist families in managing the estate of a deceased loved one. We provide guidance on Probate and Letters of Administration applications, helping to facilitate the distribution of assets during this difficult time.
For professional legal support, contact our team at Migration Affairs.
FAQs
A Will is a legal document that outlines how your assets should be distributed after your passing. It allows you to:
- Name beneficiaries.
- Appoint a guardian for minor children.
- Specify funeral and burial preferences.
- Provide instructions for your executor.
Even if you have minimal assets, a Will ensures that what you do have is distributed according to your wishes. It also allows you to appoint guardians for minor children and specify personal wishes, like funeral arrangements.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises a trusted person to manage your financial affairs. There are two main types:
General Power of Attorney – Only valid while you have capacity and is often used for temporary situations, such as when you are overseas.
Enduring Power of Attorney – Remains in effect even if you lose capacity, ensuring your financial matters continue to be managed.
An Enduring Guardian is someone you appoint to make medical and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity. This may include decisions about:
- Medical treatment.
- Living arrangements.
- Personal care and services.
This document complements the Power of Attorney, ensuring both financial and personal matters are covered.
If you hold assets overseas, you may need to create a separate will for those assets, depending on the laws of the country where they are located. We can help coordinate your estate planning with international jurisdictions to ensure compliance and proper distribution.
Dying without a Will (intestate) means your assets will be distributed according to a legal formula, which may not align with your wishes. This can lead to delays, financial hardship for loved ones, and unnecessary legal complications. A properly drafted Will ensures your estate is handled according to your preferences, reducing stress and uncertainty for your family.
For assistance with wills and estate planning, contact Migration Affairs today.
