Estate Planning

Graeme Smith (Partner)

 

Your estate represents all your personal assets. It is important your assets are protected and structured in such a way that reflect your values and wishes.   In this ever-changing world, it is important to make sure that you have planned and put arrangements in place.  Our Estate Planning experts at Joynt Andrews will guide you through the ways in which you are able to manage your estate in order to protect your assets for the future, and maximise returns.

 

wills

Have your circumstances changed recently?  Do you need to make or update your will?  Our team at Joynt Andrews has the knowledge and experience to guide you through the process of making or updating your will, providing specialist legal advice in respect to your unique personal situation.

 

 

Family protection act advice

When making or updating your will, it is advisable to consider whether you are treating your family members fairly in making your bequests.  If a family member believes they have been unfairly treated by your will, they are able to claim against your estate.  We will provide you with professional advice to lessen the chance of this happening.

 

 

trusts

Do you have assets you would like to protect?  Are there other options? A trust involves transferring legal ownership of the assets from you to the trust. Discuss your individual needs with our experienced team. 

 

 

Who will make decisions when you cannot? Our experienced team will work with you to prepare your power of attorney, taking into consideration your wishes, and the implications of signing the document.

powers of attorney

 

 

The loss of a loved one is difficult.  Our experienced team will assist you in all legal aspects of administering their estate, assisting with the distribution of assets according to their instructions.

Estate administration