Wills & Estate Lawyers Sydney
- Advice on Wills, estates & succession matters
- Support for Probate & estate administration
- Guidance for families, executors & beneficiaries
- Islamic Wills & estate experience in NSW
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Our Wills & Estate Services
LawBridge provides legal advice across Wills, estates and succession matters in NSW. Whether you are planning for the future, administering a deceased estate or dealing with a disputed Will, our lawyers provide practical guidance tailored to your circumstances.
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Drafting Wills
We prepare clear, legally sound Wills that reflect your wishes, family circumstances and intended distribution of assets.
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Drafting Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah)
We assist with Islamic Wills prepared with consideration of Australian succession law and relevant Islamic inheritance principles.
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Probate & Estate Administration
We assist executors with Probate applications, deceased estate administration, estate assets, liabilities and beneficiary distributions.
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Letters Of Administration
We assist where someone dies without a valid Will, or where no executor is available to apply for Probate.
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Intestacy Advice
We advise families and potential beneficiaries about what happens when someone dies without a valid Will, including next of kin and NSW intestacy rules.
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Islamic Probate & Estate Administration
We assist Muslim families with estate administration issues involving Islamic inheritance expectations, beneficiary arrangements and Australian succession law.
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Will Disputes
We advise executors, beneficiaries and eligible family members about disputed Wills, inheritance concerns and potential estate claims.
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Testamentary Trusts & Estate Structures
We advise on testamentary trusts and related estate structures where additional control or protection may be appropriate.
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Powers Of Attorney & Guardianship
We prepare Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianships and related documents for future financial, lifestyle and healthcare decisions.
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Our Wills & Estate Process
Wills and estate matters can involve planning before death, court applications after death or disagreements about how an estate should be managed. We take a structured approach to understand your circumstances and identify the appropriate legal pathway.
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Understanding Your Circumstances
We begin by understanding:
Your family and personal circumstances;
Your assets, liabilities and property;
Any existing Will or estate documents;
Your role as an executor, administrator, beneficiary or family member;
The outcome you need help achieving.
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Identifying The Right Legal Pathway
Depending on your circumstances, this may involve:
Preparing or updating a Will;
Preparing an Islamic Will;
Applying for Probate;
Applying for Letters of Administration;
Administering a deceased estate;
Addressing a disputed Will or estate concern.
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Preparing The Required Documents
We prepare, review or advise on the legal documents required for your matter. We explain the purpose of each document and identify any information needed before the matter can progress.
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Completing Or Updating Your Estate Matter
We help move the matter through the relevant next steps, whether that involves signing estate documents, progressing a court application, administering assets or updating your arrangements.
Our Wills & estate lawyers can help you understand the position and decide what needs to happen next.
Why Choose LawBridge For Wills & Estate Matters
Wills and estate matters involve personal decisions, family relationships and important legal consequences. LawBridge provides clear advice across the different stages of planning, administration and succession.
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Experience Across Wills & Estates
LawBridge advises on Wills, Islamic Wills, Probate, Letters of Administration, Intestacy, estate administration and Will disputes. This allows us to consider how different parts of a client’s estate matter connect.
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Clear Guidance Through Complex Matters
Legal terminology and court processes can make Wills and estate matters difficult to understand. We explain the relevant issues in plain English and outline the practical steps required to move forward.
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Support For Every Role In An Estate
We assist people in different roles, including Will-makers, executors, administrators, beneficiaries and family members. Our advice is tailored to the circumstances and responsibilities of the person seeking help.
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Islamic Wills & Estate Experience
LawBridge has established experience advising on Islamic Wills and Islamic estate matters. Where relevant, we help clients consider Islamic inheritance expectations alongside the applicable Australian legal framework.
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Our Wills & Estate Team
LawBridge’s Wills and estates team assists clients with Wills, Islamic Wills, Probate, Letters of Administration, Intestacy, estate administration and related succession matters across NSW.
Adam Jacobs
Partner & Co-Founder
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Partner & Co-Founder
Mohamad Kammoun
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
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Wills & Estate Advice For Every Stage
Wills and estate matters can arise at different stages of life. Some clients want to document their wishes and plan for the future. Others need help after someone has died, including with Probate, Letters of Administration, Intestacy or estate administration.
Planning Ahead
Planning ahead may involve:
Preparing or updating a Will;
Preparing an Islamic Will;
Appointing an attorney or Enduring Guardian;
Considering testamentary trusts;
Reviewing how family, property and business interests fit the plan.
Review your plan when family or financial circumstances change.
Managing An Estate After Death
After a person dies, the legal pathway depends on the circumstances. An executor may need to apply for Probate where there is a valid Will. Where there is no valid Will, or no executor is available to apply, Letters of Administration may be relevant. After the grant, the executor or administrator may need to collect assets, pay debts and distribute the estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wills & Estates
Wills and estate matters can involve planning, court applications, family relationships and important financial decisions.
What Does A Wills & Estate Lawyer Do?
A Wills and estate lawyer can assist with preparing Wills, Islamic Wills and related estate documents. They may also advise on Probate, Letters of Administration, Intestacy, estate administration and disputed estate matters.
Why Should I Prepare A Will?
A valid Will allows you to document how you want your assets dealt with after your death and nominate an executor to carry out those instructions. Without a valid Will, your estate may be administered under the applicable intestacy rules.
What Is An Islamic Will?
An Islamic Will is prepared with consideration of Australian succession law and relevant Islamic inheritance principles. The appropriate structure depends on the client’s circumstances, assets, family relationships and objectives.
What Is Probate?
Probate is a grant issued by the Supreme Court of NSW that confirms the Will and authorises the executor to manage the deceased estate in accordance with the Will. The executor may then use the grant when dealing with institutions holding estate assets.
What Are Letters Of Administration?
Letters of Administration are a grant that allows an administrator to manage and distribute a deceased estate. They may be relevant where the deceased died without a valid Will, or where a Will exists but no executor is available to apply for Probate.
What Happens If Someone Dies Without A Will?
The person is generally described as having died intestate. The estate may need to be administered under the applicable intestacy rules, and an eligible person may need to apply for Letters of Administration.
Can LawBridge Help With Islamic Estate Matters?
Yes. LawBridge can advise on Islamic Wills, Islamic estate administration and questions involving Islamic inheritance expectations alongside Australian succession law.
Can A Will Be Disputed?
A Will or estate may become disputed for different reasons, including concerns about validity, capacity, undue influence or whether adequate provision was made. The appropriate legal pathway depends on the facts and the person’s relationship with the deceased.
Should I Update My Will?
You should consider reviewing your Will after significant changes to your family, relationships, assets, business interests, financial position or intended beneficiaries. A review can help identify whether your current documents still reflect your wishes.
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