Chatfields Lawyers and Consultants practices in areas of law and disputes pertaining to aged care, elder law, guardianship and administration, health law, inquests, dispute resolution, litigation, and wills and estates.

Planning your family’s future might seem like a confronting prospect, yet it is one of the most important – and often procrastinated - legal tasks you can organise in your family’s interest to create peace of mind.

Future family disputes over financial distributions can often be spared, simply by taking a pre-emptive measure to create a legally binding last Will and Testament. This action could save your family immeasurable stress and money in a difficult time following the death of a loved one. This is relevant for all adults of any age, particularly now that many adults will have more assets accumulated than they think, through their superannuation fund and its insurance policy.

All aspects concerning Wills and Estates can be advised by Chatfields Lawyers and Consultants. In addition to this, key areas of our expertise include:

• Simple Wills
• Complex Wills (incorporating testamentary trusts)
• Wills for private clients (personal succession planning). We can write a Will that maximises the inheritance for your family.
• Wills incorporating charitable foundations
• Both Plaintiff and Defendant proceedings, including Part IV Applications of the Administration and Probate Act 1958
• Asset protection strategies
• Advise clients in regard to estate and Probate laws
• Set up family and testamentary trusts
• Advise you in regard to selecting Executors and Guardians and the appropriate powers including Supported Decision Makers
• Minimise the potential of your will being contested and subject to expensive litigation that may deplete your estate following your death