Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
Protect your family and your legacy with comprehensive, professionally drafted estate planning documents.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones are protected. Without a valid will, your estate may be distributed under intestacy rules — which may not reflect your intentions.
At Lawmax, we take the time to understand your family situation and financial circumstances to create a tailored estate plan that gives you peace of mind.
Our Estate Planning Services
- Wills – Professionally drafted wills that clearly express your wishes for the distribution of your estate
- Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) – Appoint a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to do so
- Advance Health Directives – Document your wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care
- Enduring Powers of Guardianship – Appoint someone to make personal, lifestyle and medical decisions on your behalf
- Estate Administration – Guidance and support for executors in administering an estate
- Will Reviews & Updates – Regular reviews to ensure your will reflects changes in your circumstances
When Should You Update Your Will?
After marriage or divorce, the birth of a child, purchasing property, significant changes in assets, or if your appointed executor is no longer able to serve. We recommend reviewing your will every 3–5 years.
Our Process
Initial Consultation
We discuss your family situation, assets, and wishes to understand your estate planning needs.
Drafting
We prepare your will and related documents, ensuring they comply with Western Australian law.
Review & Execution
You review the documents, we make any adjustments, and guide you through proper signing and witnessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
While you can write your own will, a solicitor-drafted will significantly reduces the risk of errors, ambiguities or challenges that could lead to costly disputes. A professionally drafted will ensures your wishes are clearly and legally expressed.
If you die intestate (without a valid will), your estate is distributed according to the Administration Act 1903 (WA). This statutory formula may not match your wishes and can cause significant stress and delays for your family.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) allows you to appoint a person you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to make those decisions yourself. Unlike a general power of attorney, an EPA continues to operate even after you lose capacity.
Protect Your Family's Future
Contact us today to discuss your estate planning needs. We make the process straightforward and affordable.
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