Legal Services
Wills, Probate & Estates
Planning for the future and administering a loved one's estate are deeply personal matters. We provide clear, careful guidance at each stage.
Overview
A properly prepared Will gives you confidence that your wishes are recorded and can be carried out. When someone passes away, their estate must be dealt with according to their Will, or the law where there is no valid Will.
Peter Hudson is experienced in drafting Wills, applying for Probate where there is a valid Will, applying for Letters of Administration where there is no Will, and providing detailed advice on the role of an Executor.
How we can assist
How Hudson Law can help
- Drafting and updating Wills
- Estate planning discussions
- Applications for a Grant of Probate
- Applications for Letters of Administration
- Advising executors on their duties
- Administering and distributing estates
Common matters
Matters we handle
- Making your first Will
- Updating a Will after marriage, separation or new family members
- Acting as an executor
- Estates where there is no Will
- Collecting and distributing estate assets
- Questions from beneficiaries
The process
What to expect
- 01
A Will
A Will is a legal document setting out how your assets are to be distributed and who will act as your executor when you pass away.
- 02
Probate
Probate is a grant from the Supreme Court of NSW confirming that a Will is valid and that the named executor has authority to administer the estate.
- 03
Letters of Administration
Where there is no valid Will, the Court may grant Letters of Administration to an appropriate person, usually a close relative, to administer the estate.
- 04
Administration
The executor or administrator collects the assets, pays debts and expenses, and distributes the estate to the beneficiaries entitled to it.
Why clients engage Hudson Law
- Over 30 years of legal experience, practising locally from Gosford.
- Advice explained in plain English, so you understand your position and options.
- Personal attention from an experienced lawyer, not a call centre.
- Practical guidance focused on your circumstances and objectives.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. You should obtain advice about your individual circumstances.
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Every matter is different. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and how we may be able to assist.