Every adult or married person should have a Will and should regularly consider the contents of their Will, as their circumstances change and particularly when a person marries or separates or has children.

Marriage revokes a Will unless the Will is made in contemplation of marriage. Divorce may revoke a benefit to a spouse or their appointment as executor.

We are happy to prepare your simple will but we will refer you to an expert in Succession Law if your financial or family circumstances are complex.

Power of Attorney

It is important that someone else can look after your affairs if you cannot do so (eg you are overseas, or you lack mental capacity) whether for a short time (eg you are ill), or permanently ( eg because you have dementia or you are in a coma). An Enduring Power of Attorney continues to be in force after you lose capacity and can provide the Attorney with wide or limited powers.

Advanced Health Directive

An Advance Health Directive enables you to give directions about your health care in circumstances where you cannot personally tell your doctor or your family.

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