For Couples

Prices

2 Standard Wills cost $1100 (inc gst). When we prepare a Will for someone, we prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) for FREE. So $1100 will get you 2 Standard Wills and 2 EPAs. This is extremely good value.

• A Standard Will contains a number of clauses that are clear and straightforward. If a Will requires extra clauses to cater for a complex family arrangement, and a number of specific bequests, it will take more time and will cost a little extra.
• An Enduring Power of Attorney provides for a time when you are unable to make important decisions about your finances or health due to illness, an accident or absence. For example, it would be used to appoint a family member to pay your bills if you are in hospital and unable to this yourself.

When you see the lawyer at the first appointment, they will confirm the price of your Will with you before any work is commenced.

Process

1. Call us to make an appointment with our Wills and Estates Lawyer. In this appointment, you can ask questions and discuss your situation with the lawyer who will advise you. Recommendations will be made by the lawyer. (You may choose to have a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination form prepared along with your Will and EPA.)

The price to prepare documents will be confirmed. If you wish to proceed, once payment is made to our Trust Account, we will start preparing your documents.

2. A second appointment is arranged for you to come in and sign your Wills and EPAs.

For Singles

Prices

A Standard Will costs $660 (inc gst). When we prepare a Will for someone, we prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) for FREE. So $660 will get you a Standard Wills and an EPA. This is extremely good value.

• A Standard Will contains a number of clauses that are clear and straightforward. If a Will requires extra clauses to cater for a complex family arrangement, and a number of specific bequests, it will take more time and will cost a little extra.
• An Enduring Power of Attorney provides for a time when you are unable to make important decisions about your finances or health due to illness, an accident or absence. For example, it would be used to appoint a family member to pay your bills if you are in hospital and unable to this yourself.

When you see the lawyer at the first appointment, they will confirm price with you before any work is commenced.

Process

1. Call us to make an appointment with our Wills and Estates Lawyer. In this appointment, you can ask questions and discuss your situation with the lawyer who will advise you. Recommendations will be made by the lawyer. (You may choose to have a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination form prepared along with your Will and EPA.)

The price to prepare documents will be confirmed. If you wish to proceed, once payment is made to our Trust Account, we will start preparing your documents.

2. A second appointment is arranged for you to come in and sign your Wills and EPAs.

Prices of Estate Planning Documents (all prices include gst.)

Wills

• Standard Will for a Single person - from $660 
• Standard Wills for a Couple (2 Wills) - from $1100 

A Standard Will is uncomplicated. It contains a number of clauses that are clear and straightforward. If the Will requires extra clauses to cater for a number of specific bequests/gifts, or to cater for a complex family arrangement, the Will takes more time to prepare and will cost extra. The cost will depend on how much time is involved in the drafting. Rest assured, even in these circumstances, we keep prices reasonable.

Testamentary Trust Wills - Will containing a Testamentary Trust 

• For a Single Person - from $2200 
• For a Couple - from $3300

A Testamentary Trust Will can be used to protect loved ones and assets. We recommend these to people with substantial assets. A Trust is established which gives the Trustees power to decide how and when to distributes assets to the beneficiaries in your Will. When we meet to discuss your Will, we will ask questions to determine if this is a type of Will we would recommend.

Enduring Power of Attorney

• EPA - Enduring Power of Attorney - from $220 
  

Super Nominations

• Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination - $165 per fund

Advance Health Directives

• Advance Health Directive - from $275

Other

• SAFE CUSTODY storage for your important documents - FREE
• REVIEW of your Will every 3-5 years - FREE

WILLS

More often than not, a Will is 'Standard'.  Sometimes it can be more complicated, especially when there are particular situations that require specially drafted clauses.  We can advise you about this when you come in to discuss your Will with one of our lawyers and we will give you a quote before we start so you can decide whether to go ahead or not. 

If you have a Will with a Testamentary Trust included in it, the time spent advising and preparing your Will is significant. The price for a singe Testamentary Trust Will usually ranges between $2000 to $3000 (plus gst). The complexity of your Trust and the time spent preparing it, determines the price. We can advise you about this when you come in to discuss your Will with one of our lawyers and we will give you a quote before we start so you can decide whether to go ahead or not. 

Review your Will Regularly

If you have had a major life event since you made your Will (like marriage, divorce, children, deaths, bought a home, etc) you should definitely review your Will.  We recommend that you should review your Will, every 3-5 years.  Make an appointment to discuss this with one of our lawyers. If you decide that changes are not necessary, there is no charge for this appointment. 

Existing Client Prices

We like to look after our past and existing clients particularly well, and so we offer special rates to our clients when preparing or updating their Wills.  If you are an existing or past client, please ask us about these special rates. 

Reliable Townsville Lawyers

Townsville is a community we treasure.  OShea Dyer Solicitors are always available to help Townsville and North Queensland people with all types of Estate Planning and Estate Administration Matters. Advising people in this area of the law and life, is part of what we do. Drafting documents for your estate planning - like Wills, Testamentary Trusts and EPA's is an important responsibility we take seriously for all of our clients. If you are ready to safeguard your Estate and your family's interests, we would love to help you. Please contact us today. Call our estate planning lawyers on 07 4772 5155 or fill out our online form.