Hollingworth & Spencer Lawyers
Commercial Law, Conveyancing, Wills & Estates
Team Hollingworth & Spencer has taken out first place in the mixed open division at the Noosa Triathlon held over the weekend, competing against 269 other teams.
Congratulations to the teams athletes, swimmer Chelsea, runner Matt and our very own Adam Robinson on the cycle leg.
Last weekends win backs up the teams win in the same division at Mooloolaba Triathlon held earlier this year.
A huge Congratulations to our Sue Fleming on her recent marriage to Paul Hobbs over the October long weekend.
Sue and Paul had a fantastic time celebrating their nuptials surrounded by close family and friends.
We wish Mr and Mrs Hobbs a lifetime of happiness.
N.B Sue will be converting to her married name over the coming weeks, so you can expect the same great service, just with a different name.
Procrastination is a trap we all fall into at some time in our lives. Putting off making a will is something that many of us do. Actually checking this task off the “to do” list may not be as difficult as you think. Without a will you may leave behind a lot of trouble for those you care about the most.
Whilst you can go it alone, it is preferable to rely on the help of those who have the training and knowledge to assist you. We rely on professionals to service our car and cut our hair. Do our families not deserve the same when we are considering their financial future without us? The cost of a solicitor’s services in drawing up a will may prove to be money well spent when compared to the much higher cost of estate litigation should it all go wrong.
Understanding the tasks that will need to be attended to on your death may assist you in the decision making process when thinking about who to appoint as your executor. The executor’s duties include funeral arrangements, identifying and gathering up assets, collecting and paying all outstanding debts and distribution of your estate in accordance with your wishes contained in your will. This can be a time consuming role.
Owing to the substantial increase in the value of capital assets owned by many Australians, people are looking to more sophisticated asset-protection and estate-planning options.
Many of our clients are concerned about protecting their assets. They want to make sure that their assets are retained within their family and are used to benefit family members. A wide range of factors can complicate your estate planning. High value properties, intricate investments, children from more than one relationship or involvement in a same sex relationship all necessitate special consideration. Our experienced and caring Wills and Estates team are happy to discuss your situation with you and make recommendations of an Estate plan that best suits your needs.
Whether you require simple or more complex estate planning advice we can tailor documents to meet your individual needs. The first step is to contact us so we can identify your needs.
Contact Sue Fleming or Adam Robinson for more information on 3123 5700.
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