Wills & Estates
John Keating & Associates can give you an unbiased and objective opinion on how you should go about disposing of your estate. Consulting a lawyer ensures your will is properly drawn up and correctly signed and witnessed. Your lawyer can:
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Ensure compliance with legal requirements so your will is properly drawn up, correctly signed and witnessed
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Ensure beneficiaries are provided for, for example through the creation of a trust
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Ensure your wishes are clearly expressed in the will and the will suits your situation and circumstances
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Advise on whether a current or old will should be changed to reflect new circumstances
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Advise on what circumstances your will could be contested
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How you can prevent or reduce the chances of this occurring
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Advise on whether you can make a claim from an estate and the likelihood of success
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Pursue a claim on your behalf
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Advise on the role of an administrator
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Represent your interests in relation to any court matter
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Advise executors on their obligations under a will and pursuant to the law
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Advise on what happens where there is no executor
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Provide advice where there appears to be an ambiguity in a will
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