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WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS WOLLONGONG

Estate Planning Specialists

We make estate planning easy. We have many years of combined experience in this area and are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process with expert legal counsel.

Comprehensive Range of Services

From mutual Will agreements to matters involving self-managed superannuation funds, the team at Kells offers a complete range of services to meet your estate planning needs.

Readily Accessible

With strategically located offices across Wollongong and the Illawarra region, we offer the benefit of convenience and accessibility to our clients in NSW.

Tailored Legal Solutions

We do not make you fit into a “one size fits all” for your estate planning requirements. Instead, we tailor our solutions to meet your unique needs and goals.

Here To Help

Estate planning is about protecting and providing for your family. We take the time to understand you and your personal circumstances to ensure you have an overall estate plan where the right assets go to the right people.

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How Can Our Wollongong Wills & Estate Planning Lawyers Help?

At Kells we do not make you fit into a “one size fits all” for your estate planning needs.

We take the time to understand you, your personal circumstances and your assets, investments and business structures.

By making you the centre of the process, rather than selling a standard product that may or may not deliver the desired outcomes, we ensure that you can be confident that your wishes are honoured in a way that is practical and effective for your beneficiaries.

Part of estate planning may involve having honest discussions with family members, which we can facilitate, so that everyone understands what arrangements are in place and ensure that all of the relevant issues are taken into account.

Kells makes estate planning easy for those in Wollongong or the Illawarra. Whether you’re making a Will or changing one, executing a Will or disputing one, Kells is your cornerstone. We’ll take care of the details so you can enjoy the finer things in life.

Browse our service offerings below to get a better idea of how we can help you.

Kells can help identify the potential issues that may impact your blended family and provide an effective solution that takes into consideration your unique needs.

Blended Families and Mutual Will Agreements

If you've ever worried about the uncertainty that could arise from the abrupt loss of a business partner or owner, we can help you draft careful, comprehensive business succession agreement.

Business Succession Planning

When it comes to complex advice, the skills of our estate team comes into play. We understand the importance of estate planning for special circumstances and can provide accurate, bespoke legal advice.

Complex Advice

We understand that dealing with a deceased estate is an emotional and stressful time. Our experienced team can help you with all the necessary tasks to manage and finalise a deceased estate.

Deceased Estate Probate

Whether you are contesting a Will or defending one, the Wills experts at Kells can provide expert legal advice for both claimants and executors in Will proceedings.

Disputing Wills and Family Provision Claims

Empower a trusted friend or loved one to make healthcare and lifestyle choices on your behalf when you can’t, or appoint someone to give consent for your medical treatment.

Enduring Guardian / Advanced Health Care Directives

Safeguard your assets and financial affairs with the trusted guidance and expertise of Kells' dedicated team of Wills and estate planning lawyers.

Enduring Power of Attorney

Secure your family's future and protect your assets by taking the first step towards comprehensive estate planning — contact our experienced team for an estate planning check-up today.

Estate Planning Check-up and Safe Custody of Documents

If you are planning your retirement or are moving into a retirement village, our lawyers can help you review your contract, request amendments on your behalf, and ensure a smooth transfer.

Residential Aged Care

Our estate planning lawyers can help you on a variety of SMSF related matters to ensure that you remain on top of your legal responsibilities.

Self Managed Superannuation Funds

Let our expert team help you properly create a Testamentary Trust Will that ensures your assets are secured for future generations.

Testamentary Trust Wills

The team at Kells is here to help make sure that your Will accurately reflects your wishes and protects the interests of those who you love.

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Get Expert Wills & Estate Planning Advice

Do you have any questions about Wills, estate planning, and trusts? Call us today and let our expert estate planning lawyers assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is estate planning?

Why do I need a Will?

What happens if I die without a Will?

How often should I update my Will?

What is a trust, and do I need one?

How can I minimise estate taxes?

What is a power of attorney?

What is an advanced health care directive?

Can I name multiple executors or trustees?

What are the benefits of creating a family trust?

How can I protect my assets from creditors?

Can I change the beneficiaries in my Will or trust?

What types of personal injury qualifies for compensation?

How can Kells assist me with my estate planning needs?

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WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS WOLLONGONG

Estate Planning Specialists

Comprehensive Range of Services

Readily Accessible

Tailored Legal Solutions

Here To Help

Hear Our Story

How Can Our Wollongong Wills & Estate Planning Lawyers Help?

Browse our service offerings below to get a better idea of how we can help you.

Blended Families and Mutual Will Agreements​

Business Succession Planning​

Complex Advice​

Deceased Estate Probate​

Disputing Wills and Family Provision Claims​

Enduring Guardian / Advanced Health Care Directives​

Enduring Power of Attorney​

Estate Planning Check-up and Safe Custody of Documents​

Residential Aged Care​

Self Managed Superannuation Funds​

Testamentary Trust Wills​

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