Trusted and Respectful Wills and Estates Services in Cairns

Over 50 percent of Australians die without a valid will in place. This often leads to confusion and stress for family members, as well as the added costs and time that can be associated with administering estates. While it may not be the easiest topic to discuss, O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers in Cairns will take you through the whole process of wills and estate planning with consideration and respect, while explaining all aspects in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Expert defence and legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges, ensuring your rights are protected.

We help you plan for the future with wills, estate administration, and probate services.

Wills and Estates Legal Services

O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers can assist with the planning and preparation of:

Wills

Family, Discretionary, or Testamentary Trusts

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Advanced Health Directive

Safe Custody Service for All Documents

Administering Deceased Estates

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Your Will

Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It allows you to ensure all your affairs are in order in the case of your death, including:

Distribution of assets

Arrangements for any dependents

Business arrangements, including family succession

Funeral wishes

Your Will also allows you to choose an Executor who will be responsible for making sure your wishes are met.

Expert defence and legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges, ensuring your rights are protected.

Commercial and Property Law

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Conveyancing

Family, Discretionary, or Testamentary Trusts

A Trust can provide taxation benefits as well as protection of your assets. O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers have the expertise to assist with the establishment of Trusts.

Administering Deceased Estates

O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers can assist executors in distributing and transferring the assets to beneficiaries, obtaining probate or letters of administration, and contacting beneficiaries and relevant government institutions to make this process as smooth as possible.

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Expert defence and legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges, ensuring your rights are protected.

Commercial and Property Law

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Conveyancing

Family Provision Claim

A dependent person may have a right to claim a provision under a will or an intestacy. O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers can advise and assist you with the necessary court action to make such a claim.

Business arrangements, including family succession

Funeral wishes

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Enduring Powers of Attorney

You can appoint a person you trust as your attorney to make important decisions and manage your affairs on your behalf if you are ill or unable to do so yourself. The attorney’s decisions have the same legal force as if you had made them yourself.

Expert defence and legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges, ensuring your rights are protected.

Commercial and Property Law

A statue of justice is sitting on top of a stack of books.

Conveyancing

Advanced Health Directive

An Advanced Health Directive allows you to plan and spell out what future medical treatment or health care you would like in the event that you cannot make decisions for yourself.

Safe Custody Service for All Documents

O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers will keep all your important documents in a secure holding at our offices free of charge. Copies of the documents can be arranged for your personal records.

Ensure your estate is in order by speaking with our wills and estates team on 07 4031 7133.