Estate Planning Lawyers inClaremont, Western Australia

Wills in Western Australia are governed by the Wills Act 1970 (WA). Claremont-area estate plans frequently involve substantial asset pools, structured holdings (family trusts, private companies, partnerships, SMSFs), blended-family considerations, and international elements. Testamentary trusts are commonly used to manage tax outcomes, asset protection from beneficiary creditors, and inter-generational succession of professional-practice or business interests.

Enduring powers of attorney (EPA) under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA) let you appoint a trusted person to manage your financial and property affairs if you lose capacity. Enduring powers of guardianship cover personal and lifestyle decisions. For Claremont-area clients with complex affairs (multiple properties, business interests, advisory relationships), tightly-drafted attorney powers with appropriate safeguards are essential.

Probate of a Claremont estate proceeds at the Supreme Court of Western Australia in Perth — no other court grants probate in WA. The grant authorises the executor to deal with the deceased's assets. Substantial estates often involve coordination with Landgate, banks, share registries, the ATO (for date-of-death and post-death returns and CGT consequences), and any private-company or trust trustees. The partner firm runs the estate administration in parallel with the probate application.

Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) claims allow eligible persons (spouses, de facto partners, children, stepchildren, certain others) to seek further provision from a deceased's estate where the will makes inadequate provision. Claims must generally be filed within 6 months of the grant of probate. High-value estates routinely attract Family Provision claims; the partner firm advises both potential claimants and executors defending the estate.