Wills and Estates can be emotional and complex, often giving rise to family disputes.
Shaddicks Lawyers can help ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes and provide guidance on Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG).
When a loved one passes, Shaddicks can assist with administering the estate helping you navigate this challenging time with care and clarity.
Making a Will
What you need to know
You’ve spent a lifetime building and protecting your family and assets – a properly prepared Will ensures your hard work is preserved and your loved ones are looked after. Shaddicks Lawyers can help by listening to your wishes and crafting a legally binding Will that clearly reflects your intentions.
Wills should be reviewed periodically, especially after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, or the death of an executor, to ensure they remain valid. Our team will tailor your Will to suit your unique circumstances, giving you peace of mind that your beneficiaries and possessions are properly considered.
If you need a Will urgently, our professional team can assist, including visiting you if you are hospitalised, taking all necessary steps to ensure your Will is valid and binding.
Power of Attorney & Health Directives
Enduring Power of Attorney | Enduring Power of Guardianship | Binding/Advanced Health Directives
Are you concerned about your health or who will manage your finances if you become unable to do so? Shaddicks Lawyers can provide guidance and peace of mind.
We take the time to listen to your needs and help you understand the arrangements available under Western Australian law.
Our team will advise you on the most appropriate options, guide you through the process, and prepare professionally drafted, legally sound documents.
Shaddicks can assist with:
- Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) – appoint someone to manage your financial affairs if you are unable.
- Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) – appoint someone to make personal, lifestyle, and medical decisions for you.
- Grant of Guardianship or Administration – guidance and support through the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) process.
Estate Administration
Our team provides practical, professional support to help minimise stress during this difficult time.
We ensure the estate is administered efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with the law.
Shaddicks Lawyers’ professional team has extensive experience helping clients manage deceased estates efficiently and with care.
Whether a loved one has passed with or without a Will, or whether the estate is large or small, we can guide you through the process or take the weight off your shoulders by handling the estate on your behalf.
We assist with:
- Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration – guiding you through the legal requirements in Western Australia.
- Dealing with government departments – including the ATO, Landgate, and other statutory authorities.
- Managing financial institutions – banks, superannuation companies, and insurance providers.
- Handling shareholdings and investments – liaising with share registries and investment companies.
- Asset management and distribution – ensuring estate assets are maintained and properly distributed to beneficiaries.
Challenging Wills
Have you been left out of a Will? Or does a Will made by your partner or spouse exclude you?
We carefully listen to your situation, apply the relevant legal principles, and guide you through the often complex process of challenging a Will or its terms under Western Australia’s Family Provision Act 1972 (WA).
Shaddicks Lawyers can help. If you believe you have been unfairly treated under the terms of a Will, our team can provide professional advice and guidance.
Shaddicks Lawyers provide practical, professional support to help you navigate this sensitive and emotionally charged process with care and expertise.
Our services include:
- Assessing your claim – understanding your rights as a spouse, partner, child, or dependent.
- Challenging the validity of a Will – where there may be issues of undue influence, fraud, or lack of capacity.
- Reviewing the terms of a Will – seeking fair provision under the Family Provision Act 1972 (WA).
- Negotiation and mediation – working towards an equitable resolution where possible.
- Court representation – if necessary, guiding you through litigation to protect your interests.