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E&A Lawyers

Lawyers for estate planning, deceased estates, property law and commercial law. Your matter is important to you so we make it important to us.

𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀

E&A Lawyers is a law firm in the northern beaches of Sydney with a long and local history of providing services in Family Law, Wills & Estates, Conveyancing and Commercial & Business Law. For those who have lived in the region for a long time, you may know us as Edgington & Alfonso. In 2006, we chose to make that pronunciation a little easier but rest assured

, we offer the same level of professional expertise, experience, care and attention to detail that we have for over 50 years.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗘&𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀❓

When your inquiry branches across more than one area of expertise, because we work as a team, you can be comfortable in the knowledge that the best people are working on any and all aspects of your matter. Your inquiry is unique to you and we strive at all times to be sensitive to your specific needs, while delivering the most achievable results. You are looking for honesty and integrity so while we will always support you and guide you, we will also only provide you with advice and representation that meets your legal obligations, to ensure we protect your interests. You may have considered a ‘big city’ law firm is the way to go; we promise you the same level of experience and expertise without the hefty price tag. How you communicate with us is your choice; in person, by phone, by email (or even snail mail) or by other means that our latest technology delivers. Legal matters can be exhausting and stressful so it’s very important that you are comfortable with the way we communicate. You can be guaranteed absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times. We will only share personal details when we are required to at law or when you specifically authorise us to do so.

30/05/2026

If you're the sole director and shareholder of your company, have you thought about what happens to the business when you die? The company doesn't automatically close - but without a Will and a proper plan, it can quickly become impossible to operate, leaving your employees, suppliers, and family in a very difficult position.

This article explains who can step in, what the law says, and the steps every business owner should take: https://dub.sh/rL2pGRw

29/04/2026

Can Gifts in a Will Be Changed After Death? Sometimes, the outcome of the distribution of assets might be varied from that defined in the Will or by intestacy, where all the interested parties agree and by the relevant parties entering into an agreement. Read more about understanding deeds of family arrangement in NSW: https://dub.sh/WLCGHsi

05/04/2026

Deciding whether or not to leave money and/or gifts to grandchildren and if so, how much and how to do it, is a very common question during estate planning.

There is certainly no problem in making a gift to grandchildren in your Will, but there are a number of choices that need to be made, particularly when the grandchildren are young.
https://bit.ly/2ViMhaw

04/04/2026

Blended families can make Wills more complicated. In NSW, step-children are not treated the same as biological or adopted children under intestacy rules, but they may still seek provision from an estate in limited situations.

Eligibility often turns on real dependence and the nature of the relationship, not just closeness. Even if eligible, the Court weighs many factors before changing a Will.

To lower dispute risk, review your Will after relationship changes, avoid vague terms, and think carefully about how you balance a spouse and children from earlier relationships.
https://dub.sh/ke6bELs

29/03/2026

Do adult children automatically inherit from a parent’s estate in NSW? Not necessarily.

A parent can leave an adult child out of their Will. But that is not always the end of the story.

In some situations, an adult child may be able to make a family provision claim (a court application asking for proper provision from the estate). Outcomes depend on the facts, including the child’s finances, the size of the estate, the parent-child relationship (including any estrangement), and competing needs of others.

Learn more in our latest blog 👇

https://dub.sh/aRc82Ft

28/03/2026

AI tools like ChatGPT can draft a document that looks like a Will, and they can do it fast. But a Will must also be valid under NSW law and fit your unique circumstances, and AI often won’t cut it.

Common risks include:
🡆 improper signing and witnessing;
🡆 unclear or contradictory clauses;
🡆 ignoring superannuation or trust interests
🡆 inability to assess capacity; and
🡆 missing tax or asset-protection steps.

If a dispute follows, fixing it can cost far more than doing it properly the first time.

Here’s what AI can and can’t do, and why getting the legal steps right matters.

https://dub.sh/lHowPuX

25/03/2026

23/03/2026

A Binding Death Benefit Nomination is a written direction from a super fund member to the trustee of the fund, nominating who will be the beneficiary of fund moneys upon death.

It’s an important part of any estate plan, particularly as you get older and as the value in your superannuation fund increases.

If you’ve made a Binding Death Benefit Nomination, either nominating your legal personal representative in your Will or a particular person, then just like your Will, it may need to be reviewed and revised from time to time.
https://bit.ly/3UtTt3G

18/03/2026

Under the Human Tissue Act 1983, you can give written consent to the removal, after your death, of tissue from your body for transplant to the body of a living person or for other therapeutic, medical, or scientific purposes.

You can also decide that, after your death, your body will be donated to science.

In this blog, we explore common questions related to organ and tissue donation after death, together with how body donor programs work.
https://bit.ly/3F0upbX

12/03/2026

How to choose the executor of your Will is a question regularly asked, but (like many things in our industry) there is no simple answer to it.

There are many factors to consider in who you might choose, some of which may be dictated by family dynamics and others by taxation issues.

This blog explores some of the common things to consider when choosing an executor.
https://bit.ly/32RT6XE

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Mona Vale, NSW
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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