Wills & Estate Planning - Inner West Sydney
Our Wills and Estate Planning Services
We encourage you to draw up an estate plan so you can be certain a level of security exists for your family and loved ones after you’ve passed.
Our team of specialised lawyers will provide you with the right advice in plain language and with the sensitivity these topics deserve. You’ll be made aware of your estate options so you can make the right choices.
Do you have a valid will?
A will is a legally binding document that sets out how you want your assets and estate to be distributed after your death. Having a valid will prepared by an experienced wills and estate lawyer in Sydney ensures that your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are protected.
At Calabrese Lawyers, we take the time to understand your personal circumstances and provide clear, practical advice. We will draft a will that is legally valid under NSW law and tailored to your needs. Our team can also advise you on potential family provision claims or challenges to your estate, and help you take steps to protect your assets.
For your convenience, we can prepare your will in a single appointment, and we also offer home visits for clients in the Inner West Sydney area.
Even if you already have a will, it’s important to review it regularly. Major life changes such as buying property, marriage or divorce, or welcoming children into your family may mean your current will no longer reflects your wishes.
If you pass away without a valid will, your estate will be distributed under the intestacy laws of NSW. This means your assets may be managed by someone you did not choose, and your estate could be divided in a way that does not reflect your intentions.
Power of Attorney Lawyers – Inner West Sydney
A Power of Attorney is an important legal document and a vital part of effective estate planning in NSW. It allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions and manage your financial and legal affairs.
There are two main types of Powers of Attorney in New South Wales:
General Power of Attorney
A General Power of Attorney authorises one or more people to manage your financial and legal matters while you are still living. It is flexible and can be tailored to your needs — you decide when it starts, what powers your attorney has, and whether multiple attorneys must act jointly or independently.
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney operates in the same way as a General Power of Attorney, but importantly, it continues to be valid if you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself. This ensures your financial and legal affairs remain protected, even if you are no longer able to manage them.
At Calabrese Lawyers, our experienced estate planning and Power of Attorney lawyers in Inner West Sydney can provide clear advice about which option best suits your circumstances. We make the process simple and convenient — we can prepare your Power of Attorney in a single appointment, and also offer home visits for clients in Sydney’s Inner West.
Enduring Guardian Lawyers – Inner West Sydney
An Enduring Guardian is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make important health, welfare, and lifestyle decisions if you lose the capacity to make them yourself. Your appointed guardian will be able to decide where you live, the type of care you receive, and the medical treatment you undergo.
In your Enduring Guardian appointment, you can also record your wishes regarding life support, medical treatment, and funeral directions. While your guardian makes the final decisions, these directions provide valuable guidance to ensure your preferences are respected.
Because an Enduring Guardian carries such significant responsibility, it is essential to carefully consider who you appoint. The person must be over 18 years of age and someone you trust completely — often a spouse, partner, or close family member.
At Calabrese Lawyers, our experienced estate planning and Enduring Guardian lawyers in Inner West Sydney can provide detailed advice about whether an Enduring Guardian is suitable for your circumstances, and guide you through the entire process.
For your convenience, we can prepare your Enduring Guardian appointment in a single consultation, and also offer home visits throughout Sydney’s Inner West.
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Why Choose Calabrese Lawyers for Estate Planning & Wills?
It’s not something we like to think about, let alone plan for — our own death or the passing of a loved one. However, having the right legal framework in place to manage issues around death can prevent putting additional strain on already difficult times.
- Compassionate, Personalised Advice We understand these conversations can be emotional. We take the time to listen, guide, and support you with empathy and care.
- Support for Families and Executors We help families navigate responsibilities like wills and estate administration with sensitivity and step-by-step guidance.
- Peace of Mind, Done Right With our help, you can rest easy knowing your loved ones are protected, and your affairs are in trusted hands.
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A will is a formal legal document that outlines how you wish for your assets to be distributed after your death. Having a valid will means you can be sure your wishes will be honoured.
We can discuss your wishes, provide you with in-depth legal advice based on your particular circumstances and draft a will that is both valid and up to date.
We can also give you advice about the possibility of claims being made against your estate by third parties, and how to best protect your assets.
For your convenience, we can take your instructions and draft your will during a single appointment or visit to your home.
Even if you already have a will, it may be time to review that will. Buying houses, adding to your family and other circumstances may mean your will no longer reflects your wishes.
If you don’t have a valid will, your estate will be distributed according to intestacy laws. This means your estate may be handled by someone you didn’t choose and your assets may be distributed against your wishes.
A Power of Attorney is an increasingly vital part of estate planning.
There are two types of powers:
- A General Power of Attorney appoints and authorises a person or persons to manage your financial and legal affairs while you are still living. This document is quite flexible, allowing you to indicate when the appointment is to operate, what power the attorney has, and whether attorneys must act jointly or independently when there is more than one attorney.
- An Enduring Power of Attorney operates the same as a General Power of Attorney except it continues to operate if you lose your mental capacity.
We can provide you with in-depth legal advice about the suitability of a power of attorney in your circumstances.
For your convenience, we can take your instructions and draft your Power of Attorney during a single appointment or visit to your home.
An Enduring Guardian is a legal document that appoints and authorises a person or persons to manage your welfare and lifestyle affairs even when you lose mental capacity. That person can then make decisions in relation to where you live, and the type of care and medical treatment you receive.
You can stipulate your wishes in relation to things such as the use of life-support and funeral directions in the document. However, it’s the guardian who will ultimately make decisions regarding medical treatment.
Given the massive responsibility granted to a guardian, you should think carefully about whether to appoint one and who to appoint. Someone who is over the age of 18 years who you completely trust – for example a spouse or close family member – may be a suitable candidate for appointment as your guardian.
We can provide you with in-depth legal advice about the suitability of an Enduring Guardian in your circumstances.
For your convenience, we can take your instructions and draft your Enduring Guardian during a single appointment or visit to your home.