Lynch Meyer Lawyers Wills and Estate Planning Services

13/10/2022

We are pleased to once again support Southern Cross Care SA, NT & VIC Inc’s Age Well Expo on 20 October.

The Age Well Expo, as part of Active Ageing Week, Is everything you need to help you age well, all under one roof!

Come visit our stall to discuss your estate planning. We will be offering discounted Wills and estate planning packages for all attendees.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/age-well-expo-2022-tickets-407775777327

24/09/2020

Anna Berryman, a Senior Associate in our Wills and Estate Planning team, recently presented to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park staff on the importance of estate planning and having your affairs in order to protect your family.

Anna’s presentation was part of Zoos SA’s wellness campaign to assist staff with their financial management now and into the future.

As a long-time corporate sponsor of Zoos SA, we are proud to be able to provide a value add to their staff.

19/05/2020

We are pleased to welcome Anna Berryman to the firm’s private client services team.

Anna is an experienced lawyer who specialises in the preparation of estate planning documents including both simple and complex Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives. She also has extensive experience in the administration of deceased estates including advising on and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.

The wills, estates and succession planning practice has always been an integral part of our firm. Anna’s appointment to our private client services team helps bolster this important practice area.

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14/05/2020

We are pleased to launch our new online Will creation service.

This service allows you to complete a simple Will for a couple online, for an affordable fixed fee.

Your Will is checked by our experienced lawyers, then you simply come into our office to sign the document.

This is a fast, easy and affordable way to create a simple Will for you and your partner.

https://lynchmeyer.com.au/our-services/online-services/online-will

01/04/2020

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹

In these uncertain times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to ensure your affairs are in order.

Now is the time to have in place a well-drafted Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive.

Having your Will professionally drafted will give you peace of mind that your loved ones are looked after and your assets are distributed according to your wishes on your death.

We're available to discuss your circumstances from the comfort of your home via telephone or a video conference call.

We are offering free 15-minute telephone consultations and discounted Wills packages for all new enquiries for the month of April. Call us on 8223 7600 to speak with one of our experienced lawyers today.

04/07/2019

We are pleased to welcome Carmel Homes to Lynch Meyer Lawyers’ Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team. Carmel brings with her a wealth of experience in the preparation of all estate planning documentation and the administration of deceased estates https://lynchmeyer.com.au/directory/carmel-homes/

01/03/2019

Family Trusts - Challenging Trustees' Discretionary Decisions |

In a recent  Supreme Court of Victoria decision of Trani v Trani, there was a successful challenge to a trustee’s decision about distribution of trust assets.

18/02/2019

We are pleased to welcome Megan Horsell to our Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team.

Megan is a passionate wills and estates lawyer who is committed to helping her clients gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing they've planned ahead to protect their assets and secure their family's future.

If you would like assistance with your estate planning, please contact Megan on 08 8236 7668 or [email protected]

30/01/2019

If you're over 18, legally competent and own property, having a valid will in place is vital to protect your loved ones from circumstances such as this, in the event you die suddenly. Your will is an important legal document that allows you to name your beneficiaries and have control on how you would like your estate to be distributed following your death. Apart from the benefit of being able to choose where your property goes, dying without a will can cause disastrous consequences for your family after your death and be a costly and stressful exercise for your loved ones.

In some circumstances such as this article, not having a will can result in your spouse or partner losing the home you share together and in all circumstances, there will be delay in your loved ones receiving your assets

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03/10/2018

Elder abuse - not just physical |

Elder abuse can take several forms, be it physical, emotional, psychological and financial.  An example of financial abuse is where money or property belonging to an elderly person is taken improperly through the misuse of a Power of Attorney.  This Power of Attorney document enables a person (in ...

19/09/2018

Minimising the challenges of estate planning for blended families | http://ow.ly/BG5Z30lSyk0

12/09/2018

Recent changes to Probate Applications |

From 13 October 2018 the Probate Registry will no longer accept paper applications.  All applications must be lodged online and the applicable filing fee must be made by credit card payment only.  Additionally, from 26 November 2018 the Probate Registry will no longer issue physical grants of P...