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Wills
It is possible to obtain a Will Kit and complete it with no legal advice. However, there are numerous pitfalls that only an experienced lawyer can address. The process of leaving your estate may not always be as straightforward as initially perceived, and ambiguity results in delays and disputes between beneficiaries.
Family disputes will seriously erode the inheritance as legal fees are taken before distribution. The validity of your Will is further supported by engaging a professional and independent law practice like Nathan White Lawyers. The Will can be securely stored in our offices and produced as required. If the Will is to be challenged, which sometimes is the case, we can advise you of the likelihood of success beforehand.
We will negotiate on your behalf and, if necessary, take the case to court. During this process, we take action to protect the assets until the dispute is resolved. It is also essential to appoint suitable executor/s for the estate, and your lawyer may also act in this role.
You may download our Instruction and Application forms to start your Will online and mail it to Nathan White Lawyers, 375 Greenhill Road, Toorak Gardens, SA 5065, or fax to +61 8 8332 3399 or email to nathan@nawlaw.com.au.
Cost (all prices include GST)
EPA ($150)
ACD ($175)
Will $450
Will Amendment $175
Will couple $700
Revocation $75
Complicated Wills can incur more expense, charged at the usual hourly rate. These are determined following our initial free consultation.
Powers of Attorney
The General Power of Attorney deals with financial affairs only. These may be restricted to a time frame, e.g., the duration of your overseas trip. Advance Care Directives cover medical and lifestyle matters. An Enduring Power of Attorney applies in the case of mental incapacitation. The individual must have complete trust in the recipient's integrity—usually a close family member or trusted friend. 
Advance Care Directives (ACDs)
The ACDs involves the medical and lifestyle decisions that will be made for your ongoing care. So it is crucial to identify any shortfalls in the document—far better to be safe than sorry. This document covers your wishes for future care and end of life situations, such as resuscitation or mechanical life support.
Understandably, these matters can be highly distressing, and we will empathetically support you through the process. Always be aware that this document eases the burden for your family by knowing what your wishes were, and at the same time, you will be able to make them.
ACDs do not cover financial affairs as the Power of Attorney covers these. There is an approved government form for this. However, having a lawyer draft the document ensures that you are of sound mind and substitute decision-makers are appropriately screened and familiar with the role's responsibilities.
Cost: $175 + GST
Read more about ACDs here: www.advancecaredirectives.sa.gov.au/about.
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