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💡 : Don’t just name an executor - talk to them first.Being an executor can involve a lot more than most people realise:...
01/09/2026

💡 : Don’t just name an executor - talk to them first.

Being an executor can involve a lot more than most people realise: dealing with assets and liabilities, communicating with beneficiaries, handling paperwork and, in many cases, applying for probate.

So before putting someone’s name in your Will, ask yourself:
• Are they comfortable taking on the role?
• Are they organised and reliable?
• Will they be able to manage potentially difficult family dynamics?
• Do they know where your important documents are kept?

Choosing an executor shouldn’t simply be about who you’re closest to.

It should be about who is well placed to carry out your wishes when the time comes.

A little conversation now can make things much easier later.

Your estate plan should answer more than one question.Most people start with:“Who gets my assets?”But good estate planni...
25/08/2026

Your estate plan should answer more than one question.

Most people start with:
“Who gets my assets?”

But good estate planning also considers:
-Who makes decisions if I can’t?
-Who will administer my estate?
-What happens with my superannuation?
-Who needs to know my practical wishes?
-Have my circumstances changed since these documents were prepared?

A Will is important - but it forms part of a broader plan.

The goal is not to create more paperwork.
It’s to create clarity.

And when the unexpected happens, clarity can be one of the most valuable things you leave your family.

Good estate planning starts with a conversation - not a document.✅Who matters to you?✅What do you want to protect?✅Are t...
18/08/2026

Good estate planning starts with a conversation - not a document.

✅Who matters to you?
✅What do you want to protect?
✅Are there family circumstances that need careful consideration?
✅Who do you trust to make decisions or carry out your wishes?

The answers won't look the same for everyone.
That's why good estate planning isn't about filling in a template and signing on the dotted line.

It's about understanding your life first - and then putting the right legal arrangements around it.

The documents matter.

But getting the thinking behind them right matters even more.

Make your appointment now at: 💻www.nortonlegal.com.au

Some of the most important things you want your family to know don't belong in your Will.That's exactly why we created t...
11/08/2026

Some of the most important things you want your family to know don't belong in your Will.

That's exactly why we created the Letter of Wishes Workbook… AND… the hard copy is now available! 📖💻

www.nortonlegal.com.au/letter-of-wishes-workbook

While a Letter of Wishes isn't legally binding, it can sit alongside your formal estate planning documents and provide valuable guidance for your executors, trustees, attorneys, guardians and loved ones.

The workbook helps you record things like:
• Your personal wishes and values
• Funeral preferences
• Guidance for dependants
• Important practical information
• Details that could make things easier for those you leave behind

Because your estate plan can say what should happen.

Your Letter of Wishes can help the people you trust understand everything else you'd like them to know.

It's not just paper. It's total peace of mind.

💡 : Your Will isn't the only document that matters.A Will is an important part of your estate plan, but it may not cove...
04/08/2026

💡 : Your Will isn't the only document that matters.

A Will is an important part of your estate plan, but it may not cover everything you think it does.

Depending on your circumstances, your broader estate planning may also need to consider:
• Powers of Attorney
• Superannuation nominations
• Trusts and business structures
• Jointly owned assets
• A Letter of Wishes

The goal isn't to create more paperwork.

🧩It's to make sure all the pieces work together so your wishes are clear and the people you care about aren't left trying to figure things out later.

When was the last time you looked at your estate plan as a whole?

122 Google reviews. 122 five-star ratings. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We’re incredibly proud to have reached this milestone. And even more gra...
28/07/2026

122 Google reviews. 122 five-star ratings. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re incredibly proud to have reached this milestone. And even more grateful to the clients and professionals who continue to recommend Norton Legal.

Like Johnathan Hicks, a financial adviser in Yarraville:
“I have referred many clients to Alison for her Estate Planning needs. We consistently hear from clients who have seen her she is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.”

For us, referrals like this mean a lot.

When another professional refers their clients to Norton Legal, they're placing their own trust in us too - and that's something we never take for granted.

Thank you, Johnathan, for your ongoing recommendations. And thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave one of our 122 five-star reviews.

Your Will explains what you want to happen.➡️A Letter of Wishes helps explain the why. And, we provide an electronic cop...
21/07/2026

Your Will explains what you want to happen.

➡️A Letter of Wishes helps explain the why.

And, we provide an electronic copy complimentary to our estate planning clients.

While it isn't a legally binding document, it can provide valuable guidance to your executors and loved ones about matters that don't naturally fit into a Will.

It might include:
• Personal messages for family
• Funeral preferences
• Information about digital accounts
• The location of important documents
• Practical guidance for administering your estate

✅We've recently updated our comprehensive Letter of Wishes Workbook to help capture these important details.

Sometimes it's the little pieces of information that make the biggest difference.

Twenty years ago, estate planning was mostly about houses, bank accounts and personal belongings.Today, our lives are in...
13/07/2026

Twenty years ago, estate planning was mostly about houses, bank accounts and personal belongings.

Today, our lives are increasingly digital.

Have you considered:
• Online banking
• Cryptocurrency
• Social media accounts
• Cloud photo libraries
• Password managers
• Subscription services

Making a record of your digital assets and how they can be accessed can save your executors considerable time and frustration.

It's another reason why supporting documents, like a Letter of Wishes, can play an important role alongside your Will.

💡 Tell someone where your original Will is kept.It sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how often families know a Will...
07/07/2026

💡
Tell someone where your original Will is kept.

It sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how often families know a Will exists… but have no idea where to find it.

When your executor knows where the original Will is stored, it can save valuable time and reduce unnecessary stress during an already difficult period.

A few good practices:
✔ Let your executor know where your original Will is kept.
✔ Keep it in a secure location that can be accessed when needed.
✔ Avoid making handwritten changes to your original Will, as these may affect its validity.
✔ If you move or change storage locations, let your executor know.

Estate planning isn't just about preparing the right documents - it's about making sure the right people can find them when the time comes.

If preparing or updating your Will has been on your to-do list, now is the time. 💯Estate planning isn't something most p...
01/07/2026

If preparing or updating your Will has been on your to-do list, now is the time. 💯

Estate planning isn't something most people enjoy thinking about - but once it's done, clients often tell us the same thing:

"I wish I'd done this sooner."

It's not just paper. It's total peace of mind.

Make your appointment now at:
💻www.nortonlegal.com.au

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Footscray, VIC
3011

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