Penrith Wills & Estates Lawyers

Preparing a Will, or making arrangements to appoint a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardian, are tasks that many people put off. 

Whether they are uncomfortable with the thought of planning for their ill-health or death, or whether they simply don't know what they would like to do with their estate, all too often people leave it until it is too late - causing even greater problems and potential difficulties for family members and loved ones.

Lamrocks Solicitors have been helping individuals and families with their Wills and estate planning needs for over 100 years. We understand the issues you might be facing and can work with you, and your family, to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of your passing, as well as protecting your assets and estate both now and into the future.

Why should you choose Lamrocks?

Expert lawyers working for you

Our Wills & Estates Team Leader is one of only a few NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists in Western Sydney, enabling us to provide expert advice and professional representation when you need it.

Value for money

Our Wills & Estates team members are highly experienced in this field of law and can quickly identify the important issues in your situation – saving you time and money in the process.

Locally based and convenient

Our office is conveniently located in Penrith, with parking outside the door, so you don’t have to travel into the city to get the best legal advice. In some cases, if your circumstances require, we will even come to you.

We focus on you

Our lawyers can be contacted easily by telephone, email or in person, and more importantly, they give you simple, straight forward answers in language you can understand.

How we can help you

  • Preparing a Will

    Our experienced team can help you to prepare a Will, providing advice regarding tax minimisation and the best way to avoid potential conflict or disputes between beneficiaries.

  • Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship

    Lamrocks Solicitors can help you to plan for the future with the preparation of Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents to suit your individual circumstances.

  • Testamentary Trusts and Protecting Beneficiaries

    Our highly skilled Wills & Estates lawyers can work with you to ensure your beneficiaries are protected after your passing.  We can create Testamentary Trusts and other forms of Trusts to ensure your loved ones are well looked after in your Will, including children with disabilities and other dependents. 

  • Estate Administration and Probate

    If you have been appointed the Executor of a Will, we can provide advice and assistance with the administration of a deceased person's Estate and applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

  • Disputing a Will

    Will disputes can be highly contentious and complex, often involving lengthy litigation.  Lamrocks Solicitors can help with resolving a dispute concerning a Will, including challenging the terms of a Will if you are eligible or defending a Will against such claims.

  • Elder Law

    Lamrocks can provide a range of advice concerning the law as it relates to the elderly. This is a growing field in Australia, as our population ages, and there are a number of issues we can assist you with including:

    • Advice regarding retirement village contracts and agreements
    • Advice regarding nursing home, hostel and home care agreements
    • Superannuation disputes
    •  Advice on mortgage contracts and home equity release schemes
    •  Preparing advance medical directives
  • If I leave someone a dollar, can they still contest my Will?

    If a deceased person fails to make 'proper provision' for someone in their Will, that person may be able to challenge the Will under the Family Provision Act in their respective state or territory.

    Read More 10-10-2023   |   Resource   |   Marco Manna
  • What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

    What happens to your assets if you don’t have a Will and does the Government take them? Dying without a will can have significant consequences on the distribution of your estate...

    Read More 07-08-2023   |   Resource   |   Marco Manna
  • Can My Distant Relatives Challenge My Will?

    There are strict criteria for anyone seeking to challenge a Will and if a person doesn’t fit into one of the categories of eligibility, their chances of successfully contesting the Will are remote.

    Read More 27-06-2023   |   Resource   |   Marco Manna

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