Wills Solicitors Central Coast
Update Your Will with Confidence
Do you need to update your will? At Spencer Lawyers, we combine practical knowledge and a client-focused approach to help you draft a will tailored to your specific needs.
Located on the Central Coast, we provide personalised legal advice to ensure your will reflects your wishes.
Don’t delay this important task—organise an appointment with one of our wills and estate solicitors at our Gosford office today.
Step-by-Step Legal Assistance
Our team helps you manage your legal obligations by providing structured and practical services.
Comprehensive Legal Support
We provide support across criminal law, family law, and estate-related processes with a structured approach.
Tailored Legal Services
Our services are adjusted to meet the unique requirements of your legal situation on the Central Coast.
What Services Do Our Will Solicitors Offer?
Our will solicitors provide comprehensive services to cover all aspects of wills and estates, including:
- Drafting wills that accurately reflect your wishes
- Managing estate distribution
- Providing guidance on Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents
- Advising on Testamentary Trusts to protect your assets and beneficiaries
Get in touch with us today to discuss your estate planning needs.
What is Involved in Will Planning?
Planning your will involves determining how your assets will be distributed after your passing. It’s recommended that all adults over 18, particularly those with property or savings, have a legally valid will.
Key considerations include:
- Asset distribution to loved ones
- Funeral arrangements
- Naming an executor to manage your estate
Our team will guide you through every step to ensure your will aligns with your preferences and complies with NSW law. Contact us to start planning today.
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
An EPA allows an appointed attorney to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
To be valid, the EPA must:
- Be made in writing
- Be signed and witnessed by a qualified individual
- Include the attorney's acceptance of responsibilities
An EPA provides security for your financial future.
Enduring Guardianship (EG)
An EG allows you to appoint a guardian to make personal and lifestyle decisions, such as healthcare or accommodation, if you lose decision-making capacity.
Like the EPA, it must:
- Be signed and witnessed
- Be legally compliant
This document ensures your personal preferences are respected if you cannot advocate for yourself.
Testamentary Trusts
A Testamentary Trust specifies how your assets will be managed and distributed after your passing.
Key benefits include:
- Asset protection from creditors
- Tax advantages
- Flexible distribution for minors or individuals with special needs
Established through a will, a Testamentary Trust provides ongoing support for your beneficiaries. Seek legal advice to ensure proper compliance with NSW law.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your estate planning needs.
Pricing for Wills & Estate Planning Services
- Simple Wills: $440.00 per document
- Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship Documents: $250.00 per document
To draft your will, we require:
- Your name, address, contact number, and email
- Name, address, and relationship of your executor and substitute executor (must be over 18)
- Beneficiaries' details (name, age, address, and relationship to you)
Conditions apply. Simple Wills only. No testamentary discretionary trusts. Spencer Lawyers are nominated in the Will as solicitors for execution. NSW residents only.
Contact Spencer Lawyers today to start your estate planning journey with expert guidance.
Here to Help
At Spencer Lawyers, we’re proud to assist and serve our community on the Central Coast with expert wills assistance. We strive to offer friendly, compassionate services that give you the best legal knowledge when you need it most.
Making a will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones, and our local team is available to support and guide you every step of the way.
Give us a call on 0406 915 806 to organise an appointment at our Central Coast office in Gosford today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I update my will?
Any time your circumstances change such as marriage, divorce, having children or acquiring significant assets.
Do I need a solicitor to be the executor of my will?
No, but having a solicitor as executor can help manage complex estates and legal requirements.
Do I really need a will?
A will is essential to ensure your belongings and assets are distributed as you wish. More than that, a will makes this distribution much easier. Grief is a difficult time, and having a clear, easily understood will means your loved ones can carry out your wishes with minimum confusion or conflict during a very difficult time.
What sort of things should be in a standard will?
A standard will is suitable for circumstances where things are straightforward – for example, if you are giving the whole of your estate to your spouse, if alive, or you have named beneficiaries.
What is a non-standard will?
A non-standard will is used in circumstances that are more complex, such as the distribution of assets to blended families, where there are interfamily loans.
How often should I review my will?
We recommend you review your will regularly, especially after any significant life events such as separation, divorce, remarriage or buying a new home. It’s also important to update things should any key beneficiaries die, or if there is a major family dispute.
What makes a will invalid?
A will can be contested if it’s not considered to be valid for one of the following reasons:
It is not in writing and signed by the will-maker in the presence of witnesses
The will has not been signed by two or more witnesses in the presence of the will-maker
It is not up to date with the will-maker’s legal rights and status, for example, if they have married, changed their name, divorced, had children or grandchildren or had a significant change in their financial situation.
The will-maker is considered to not have had mental capacity at the time the will was made
It is not the last will and another will was made at a later date
The will has been altered or tampered with after having been signed
The will-maker was forced to make the will
Our legal team at Spencer Lawyers in Gosford on the Central Coast are available to help you contest a will as invalid.
What are the benefits of gaining professional assistance when creating a will?
Enlisting professional assistance during the will-making process ensures that your will is valid and legal, providing you with peace of mind that your wishes will be correctly carried out.
At Spencer Lawyers, we treat your wishes with the respect they deserve, using expert legal knowledge to draw up a will that reflects this. This prevents the risk of your will being contested as invalid and your beneficiaries experiencing a delay in receiving their inheritance.
To ensure that your will is legal and up to date it is best to arrange a consultation with a legal expert, so if you live locally in Gosford or surrounds contact Spencer Lawyers today to ensure your estate is represented how it should be.
