§ 06Practice areas
Wills & estates
Planning ahead lightens the load on your family. After a loss, we take the estate through its steps carefully and with understanding.
Who it's for
- People who want a properly made will
- Heirs who need an estate administrator appointed
- Families dividing an estate
What we can do
- Draft wills and supervise signing in the required form
- Petition the court to appoint an administrator
- Advise on dividing and transferring assets
- Negotiate when heirs disagree
Typical steps
- 1
Gather information
Heirs, assets, debts and any will
- 2
File the petition
Prepare the petition and heirs' consents
- 3
Hearing
Attend court with the applicant on the hearing date
- 4
Administer
Transfer and divide assets under the court order and the law
Rough timeframe
An uncontested administrator petition usually takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the court's calendar.
What to bring
- Death certificate
- House registrations and IDs of heirs
- Asset documents — deeds, bank books, vehicle papers
- The will, if there is one
Common questions
Can I write my own will?
Yes, but it must follow a legal form or it may be invalid. A lawyer's review reduces that risk.
Some heirs live abroad — what then?
They can sign consents, which may need embassy certification. We'll guide them through it.
Tell us what's happening
Start with a short message. We'll run a conflict check and reply within one business day.