Whether you’re preparing your first will or updating an existing one, Turnbull Hill Lawyers can help ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
Over 40% of Australian adults have no valid will in place. Don’t leave your family’s future to chance.
Our experienced wills lawyers handle every situation with care and attention to detail, whether it’s drafting a new will, updating an existing one or managing estate administration after a loved one passes.
By planning ahead with Turnbull Hill Lawyers, you can create a legally binding document that ensures your estate planning is legally sound, fully tailored to your needs, offers a clear succession planning strategy and provides peace of mind for your family, no matter how complex your financial or personal circumstances may be.
Helping clients across Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Sydney and the Central Coast, our team of experienced will lawyers is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Comprehensive estate planning
Certain legal requirements must be met when making a will in NSW, otherwise your estate may be treated as if you died interstate.
To ensure you have a legal will, our experienced lawyers address all critical considerations, including:
- Legal compliance – ensuring your will is correctly prepared, signed and witnessed.
- Assets – identifying what you own, where it is held and its value.
- Beneficiaries – accounting for their legal rights while distributing your assets according to your wishes.
- Instructions – clear, valid legal language to minimise risk of dispute.
- Trusts – advising on testamentary trusts and the most effective structure for your circumstances.
Time to update your will?
Life is full of milestones that may impact your final intentions. That’s why it’s important to review your will regularly and make updates to reflect changes to your circumstances as soon as possible. Our wills lawyers are here to assist in revising your will’s terms after events such as:
- Buying or selling property
- Having a child
- Marriage, divorce or separation
- Launching or closing a business
- Death of a family member
- Moving overseas
- Illness or medical diagnoses
- Inheriting assets
Estate Administration
Our experienced wills and estate lawyers can also assist families with navigating the legal and financial aspects of the estate administration process after a loved one passes.
We ensure estates are managed efficiently, in full compliance with NSW laws and with careful attention to beneficiaries’ rights.
Estate Services
Turnbull Hill Lawyers offer comprehensive estate services, including will preparation, trust advice and ongoing estate management.
Our approach combines legal expertise with personalised support, so you can be confident your estate is handled correctly.
Making a will with Turnbull Hill Lawyers
55+ years in estate law
Since 1969, our team of wills lawyers in Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and Sydney has been helping clients secure valid, legally binding wills and leave lasting legacies.
Proactive support
We manage your matter with the utmost efficiency and urgency to meet deadlines, provide timely legal guidance and ensure your will is drafted without delay.
Tailored legal advice
We understand that every estate is unique. Whether your assets are straightforward or complex, we provide customised solutions to deliver dynamic legal services and ensure a smooth experience.
Clear & actionable solutions
We always ensure you fully comprehend your rights, responsibilities and options with regular communication and practical guidance during the entire process, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Unrivalled reputation
Thousands of clients have trusted Turnbull Hill Lawyers for wills in NSW, reflecting our steadfast commitment to superior service and successful outcomes.
Transparent fees
Our wills lawyers provide value-for-money legal services that you can depend on. Our transparent pricing, based on the time spent on your case, includes clear hourly rates and upfront cost estimates.
Draft a valid will with trusted legal support
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your estate will be handled according to your wishes with guidance and advice from experienced wills lawyers at Turnbull Hill Lawyers.
Our team in Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and Sydney will guide you through the entire legal process and ensure your intentions are formally documented as part of a comprehensive estate planning strategy.
What our clients say
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Patrick Huolohan assisted in updating my estate planning with what was a very quick, simple and efficient process. Patrick was both professional and easy-going which ensured an anxiety-free experience. A modest investment to get the job done right and provide the family with certainty.
Very professional, considerate, always available and helpful, made stressful situation less painful, have been family solicitors for many years.
I recently engaged Warwick Gilbertson of Turnbull Hill Lawyers to prepare my Will and Testamentary Trust. I was very satisfied with the professional service I received and also the attention to detail which was beyond reproach.
Over the last 3 years we were thrust into complex situations which required us to rely on your Wills and Estates team’s professional services. Your thorough and measured approach and communication assisted us to avoid the many cliffs we could have faced.
Get started in 3 simple steps
If you need support with preparing a will, our experienced team is here to help. Contact Turnbull Hill Lawyers for trusted legal guidance and clear support throughout the process.
Book a consultation
Call our friendly team on 1800 994 279 or contact us today.
Tell us your story
Your wills lawyer will listen carefully to your needs so that we can empower you with invaluable legal advice.
Receive the right support
Receive tailored assistance at every stage of the wills process, ensuring the approach chosen aligns with your financial circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your will is a written legal document that you sign, setting out who will be responsible for administering your estate (your executor or executors) and who will receive your assets (your beneficiaries) after your death.
Some common reasons to make a will include:
- Clearly setting out your final wishes on how you want your estate to be distributed.
- Helping reduce the cost, delay and complexity your family may face when administering your estate
- Ensuring appropriate provision is made for relevant family members, particularly in blended family situations.
- Minimising the potential for disputes after your passing.
You should appoint someone you trust to act as your executor. This may include your spouse, children, other family members (such as siblings or grandchildren), friends or even professional advisers, such as your accountant or lawyer. It is also possible to appoint more than one executor, and an executor can also be a beneficiary of your estate.
Your executor is responsible for managing the administration of your estate after your death. This includes identifying your assets and liabilities, applying for a grant of probate, where required, paying any outstanding debts and distributing your estate, in accordance with the instructions set out in your will. If your will is contested, your executor is also responsible for defending it.
You can choose whoever you wish to be a beneficiary to receive your assets. This could include family members, friends or even charities.
Marriage or divorce can have an impact on your will, and it’s important to obtain legal advice to ensure your wishes remain effective.
In NSW, getting married may automatically revoke your existing will, so a new will may be required to reflect your intentions. A divorce generally invalidates any gifts left to your former spouse and removes them as an executor of your estate.
Your will is the formal, written record of your wishes regarding who should receive your assets after your death. No other document carries the same legal recognition of your intentions.
A person not named as a beneficiary in your will, who is an eligible person to make a claim, can only receive a benefit from your estate if all named beneficiaries consent or if a judge issues a court order allowing it.
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