Estate Planning Lawyer
Your estate plan is one of the most important decisions you'll make for the people you love.
It's how you turn a lifetime of hard work into lasting security – and lasting peace of mind.
At Connected Legal + Commercial, we help individuals, families and business owners put the right structures in place – so your assets are protected, your wishes are honoured, and the people who matter most are provided for.
A well-structured estate plan does far more than distribute your assets. It protects your wealth across generations, minimises disputes, and ensures your business and personal interests are managed exactly as you intend – even when you're no longer able to direct them yourself.
We work with clients who have built something worth protecting. Our estate planning services include:
Wills – straightforward, carefully drafted, and tailored to your circumstances
Testamentary Trusts – protecting assets for children, blended families, and future generations
Powers of Attorney – appointing someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf
Enduring Guardianship – nominating who makes personal and medical decisions if you cannot
More Than a Will
The CL+C Estate Planning Experience
We've designed our process to be clear, unhurried, and genuinely personal.
It begins with a conversation – and a short intake form that means we arrive at that conversation prepared, not starting from scratch. From there, your initial consultation is focused and purposeful. We'll outline your options, explain the costs upfront, and work at your pace.
No jargon. No pressure. No surprises on the invoice.
Is This the Right Time?
Estate planning isn't only for later in life. It's the right conversation when:
You own property, a business, or significant assets
You're married, in a de facto relationship, or have children
You have a blended family or complex financial arrangements
You want to protect an inheritance for future generations
You haven't reviewed your Will in the last three to five years
Yes. The right time is now.
Estate Planning FAQs
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Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that the people you love are protected after you're gone. It goes beyond a simple Will – covering powers of attorney, guardianship, and trust structures that together give you control over what happens to everything you've worked to build, both during your lifetime and after.
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A Testamentary Trust is a trust created within your Will that only comes into effect after your death. It offers important asset protection benefits and, depending on your circumstances, potential tax advantages – particularly for families with minor children. It's worth discussing if you have meaningful assets to pass on.
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A Will records your wishes for distributing your assets. An estate plan is broader – it includes your Will alongside Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship, and where relevant, trust structures. Together they cover not just what happens after you die, but what happens if you lose capacity during your lifetime.
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A Power of Attorney appoints a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you're unable to do so – whether temporarily or permanently. Without one, your family may need to apply to a tribunal to manage your affairs, which is costly and time-consuming.
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For most clients, the process from initial consultation to signing takes three to five weeks. More complex arrangements involving trusts or business succession may take longer.
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We offer fixed-fee estate planning packages so you know exactly what you're paying before we begin. Costs are outlined clearly at your initial consultation.
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If you own a business, estate planning is essential — not optional. Without the right structures in place, your business could face forced sale, ownership disputes, or an unplanned transition that puts everything at risk. A good estate plan ensures continuity, protects your business assets, and provides for your family regardless of what happens.