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A properly drafted Will and comprehensive estate plan are among the most important documents you'll ever create. These aren't just legal formalities—they're how you protect your family, control who makes decisions if you lose capacity, and ensure your assets go to the people you choose, in the way you choose.
At Forseti Law Australia, we create tailored estate plans that reflect your unique family circumstances. Whether you have a blended family, a loved one with a disability, international assets, or simply want to ensure your wishes are clearly documented, we provide expert guidance to give you and your family peace of mind about the future.
Many Queenslanders put off making a Will, assuming they're too young or don't have enough assets to worry about. Others download a template online or create a DIY Will that seems adequate. Without proper professional guidance, you risk creating documents that don't achieve your intentions, fail to protect vulnerable beneficiaries, or inadvertently create family conflict and legal challenges.
Most people don't realise that dying without a Will means the government decides who gets your assets according to rigid intestacy laws—not your actual wishes. Online Will templates don't account for blended families, disability considerations, or complex asset structures. Even seemingly simple estates can involve superannuation nominations, business interests, family trusts, and tax implications that generic documents can't address properly.
We don't just prepare documents—we listen to your concerns, understand your family dynamics, and create strategies that protect what matters most to you. You'll receive expert guidance on not just Wills, but Powers of Attorney, superannuation nominations, trust structures, and succession planning tailored to your specific circumstances.
We explain your options clearly, help you think through difficult decisions like guardian appointments and executor choices, and ensure your documents are legally sound and unambiguous. Our goal is to give you confidence that your family will be protected and your wishes will be followed, no matter what happens.
Professionally drafted Wills tailored to your family circumstances including provisions for blended families, disabled beneficiaries, minor children, specific bequests, and residuary estate distribution. We ensure your Will is valid, clear, and achieves your intentions.
Legal documents appointing trusted people to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity through accident, illness, or dementia. We help you choose appropriate attorneys and define their powers to protect your interests.
Comprehensive planning that considers Wills, Powers of Attorney, superannuation nominations, trust structures, tax implications, and asset protection strategies. We create coordinated plans that work together to achieve your goals efficiently.
Documents expressing your wishes about medical treatment and end-of-life care if you cannot communicate them yourself. We help you make informed decisions about future healthcare and appoint people you trust to speak for you.
Our comprehensive estate planning services cover:
In-depth discussion of your family, assets, concerns, and goals to understand what planning structures you need
Professionally prepared Wills that reflect your wishes, protect beneficiaries, and minimise potential for disputes or legal challenges
Enduring Powers of Attorney for financial matters and Advance Health Directives for medical decisions
Analysis of superannuation beneficiary nominations and advice on binding vs non-binding nominations
Advice on choosing executors, their responsibilities, and how to make their future role easier
Secure storage of your original documents with copies provided to you and relevant details recorded appropriately
Our streamlined legal process is designed to ensure client success by providing efficient and effective legal services. We understand that navigating the legal system can be complex and time-consuming
We discuss your family situation, assets, concerns, and what you want to achieve through your estate plan. This might include protecting children from previous relationships, providing for a disabled family member, or ensuring business continuity.
We identify all relevant assets including property, superannuation, business interests, and personal items. We discuss family dynamics, potential complications, and specific concerns that should be addressed in your planning.
We explain your options for achieving your goals, including Will structures, trust arrangements, Power of Attorney considerations, and superannuation planning. You'll understand the implications of different approaches and can make informed decisions.
We draft your Will, Powers of Attorney, and any other necessary documents with precision and clarity. Everything is written in language you can understand, and we review drafts with you to ensure they accurately reflect your wishes.
We arrange proper execution of all documents with required witnesses, provide you with copies, store originals securely, and ensure your executors know where documents are located. We're available for future updates as your circumstances change.
As soon as you have assets worth distributing or people who depend on you—whether that's a spouse, children, or other family members. Major life events like marriage, divorce, having children, buying property, or starting a business should all trigger Will preparation or updates.
Review your Will every 3-5 years or after significant life changes including marriage, divorce, birth of children or grandchildren, death of beneficiaries or executors, major asset acquisitions, or changes in family relationships. Queensland law automatically revokes Wills upon marriage unless specifically drafted in contemplation of that marriage.
A Will takes effect after you die and controls asset distribution. An Enduring Power of Attorney operates whilst you're alive but have lost capacity to manage your own affairs. Both documents are essential—they serve different purposes at different times in your life.
Yes. Your executor manages your estate after death, whilst your attorney makes decisions whilst you're alive but incapacitated. These can be the same people or different people depending on who you trust for each role and what skills each position requires.
Superannuation doesn't automatically form part of your estate—it's controlled by fund rules and any binding or non-binding death benefit nominations you've made. Without proper nominations, your super fund trustee decides who receives your superannuation, which may not align with your Will's provisions.
Annelie Hovler Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia Jurist, Sverige
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