Planning for your family’s future after you’re gone is a very important legal task.

If you take the time now to make an effective legally binding Will and Testament you can save your family not only stress but money in what will undoubtedly be a difficult time for them.

N.Panos & Associates can help:

  • Advise you in regard to estate and Probate laws
  • Write a Will that maximises the inheritance for your family
  • Set up family and testamentary trusts
  • Advise you in regard to choosing executors and guardians
  • Minimise the chance that your Will is contested and subject to litigation
  • Advise in regard to estate tax (including capital gains) and financial concerns
  • Safely store your Will and other important legal documents

At the same time as considering your Will we strongly recommend that you also put in place plans for any future incapacity through Power of Attorney and Guardianship documents. This will ensure that if you somehow become unable to make decisions about your finances, your medical treatment or living arrangements then the person or persons who you trust to make these decisions can do so unhindered.

Contact us to find out more or to arrange a consultation with an experienced solicitor in Parramatta.

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1. What are your fees and how are they calculated?

Our professional fees are generally charged based on hourly rates, which vary depending on the staff member handling your matter. For example, the principal solicitor’s rate is $800 per hour plus GST, while other solicitors and support staff have different rates. We will always provide you with a costs disclosure and an estimate before commencing work.

For your first meeting, please bring photo identification (such as a driver’s licence or passport), copies of any relevant documents you wish to discuss, and a list of questions you may have about your matter. This helps us provide you with the most accurate advice from the outset.

The process typically starts with an initial meeting to gather background information and discuss your objectives. After this, we review your information, prepare any necessary documents, and arrange further meetings as needed. We keep you informed at every stage and provide draft documents for your review before finalising anything.

Yes, after our initial meeting and once we have a clear understanding of your requirements, we will provide you with a formal quote or cost estimate for the work involved. For example, preparing a complex Will may range between $1,200.00 and $5,500.00 including GST, depending on the complexity.

N. Panos & Associates specialises in a range of legal services including business law (company structures, shareholder agreements etc), superannuation and trusts, tax law, estate planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship) and property law (conveyancing, contracts).

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