Estate Planning Specialists
We make estate planning for blended families 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 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
There is no “one-fit” solution when it comes to estate planning for the blended family. The dynamics and needs within families evolve and personal assets fluctuate. At Kells, we can help identify the potential issues and provide a solution for your estate planning needs. We offer our services to clients in Wollongong and the Illawarra.
How Can Our Experienced Wills & Estate Planning Lawyers Help?
In the modern tapestry of family life, blended families often weave together intricate bonds and cherished connections.
When it comes to estate planning, however, these beautiful complexities can pose significant challenges, particularly when considering the welfare of children from prior relationships.
At Kells, we understand the importance of preserving family harmony and ensuring a fair distribution of assets. With our specialised expertise, we’re here to guide you through the intricacies of estate planning for blended families.
Our Mutual Will Agreements are tailor-made to address your unique needs, providing you with peace of mind while safeguarding your loved ones’ future.
Get Expert Wills & Estate Planning Advice
Do you have any questions about blended families and Mutual Will agreements? Call us today and let our expert estate planning lawyers assist you.
Area of Expertise
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
Residential Aged Care
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Testamentary Trust Wills
Wills
Frequently Asked Questions
A blended family is a family where one or both parents bring children from previous relationships into the home. This can result in complex legal issues which need to be addressed when estate planning for the blended family.
Blended families require particular care in estate planning. It is often a balancing act of providing for the new spouse and at the same time ensuring children from prior relationships are taken care of.
Common questions asked are:
- How can we make our estate planning fair?
- What happens to my spouse? I’m contributing more than my partner to the marriage.
- How do I prevent a claim on my estate?
There are many ways in which you can structure your estate plan to ensure your intended beneficiaries receive your assets after your death and limit causing disharmony in the family.
A Mutual Will agreement is a contractual arrangement signed at the same time as signing your Wills to document that both parties:
- Have Wills prepared on terms that are agreeable to both parties
- Are prohibited from revoking or amending their Wills without the consent and approval of the other.
When one party passes away, the surviving party is obliged to maintain their Will. This helps ensure that certain beneficiaries (such as step-children) are not removed from the Will at a later date.
Mutual Wills are one of the tools available in estate planning for blended families, however, they do have limitations which need to be discussed with your lawyer who is experienced in this area.
For the right professional advice, contact our experienced estate planning lawyers in Wollongong for a consultation.
Speak to a Wills & Estates Lawyer
From drafting your Will to managing probate and complex estate matters, our team offers clear, compassionate legal support tailored to your circumstances.