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Family Provision Claims
Have you been left out of a Will or have been inadequately provided for?
Are you an eligible person to make a claim?
Challenge a Will
Is there a valid Will? Is there more than one Will?
Did the testator have capacity?
Are there suspicious circumstances?
Defend a Will
Defend a will against a Family Provision claim or Estate Litigation.
Are you an executor who has received notice of a claim?
Will Disputes
Disputing a will.
Are you having difficulties communicating with the Executor and/or other Beneficiaries?
Are you concerned about your entitlements under a Will?
Probate/Letters of Administration
Are you an executor or co-executors who need assistance with a Grant of Probate of a valid Will?
Was there a Will? Do you need Letters of Administration? Did the testator die intestate?
Has the executor passed?
Wills & Estate Planning
Have your Will drafted from a litigator’s perspective.
Champion Contested Wills offers both standard and complex Wills.
We do not offer, nor can we recommend a DIY form of Will as you are unable to receive relevant advice suited to each individual’s particular circumstances.
We can advise you on the benefits of a testamentary trust.
Superannuation & Insurance Claims
Death Benefit claims – are you eligible?
Are there any pre-arranged or pre-paid funeral plans, or funeral insurance policies in place?
It is important to note that funeral insurance benefits can be claimed even if funeral arrangements have been made independently, as there is no stipulation that the funds must solely be allocated for funeral expenses.
It is essential to assess whether the deceased held any insurance policies that could contribute to their estate for distribution. Identifying these policies, determining eligibility for claims, and calculating the potential benefits are crucial steps. Should any benefits from the policyholder’s insurance be due for payout, these must be recorded in the estate’s asset inventory.
Estate Administration
What needs to be done immediately after the death of a loved one?
The responsibility of managing the deceased’s estate and organising funeral arrangements falls to the Executor of the Will or an Administrator.
It is crucial to be familiar with the steps involved in estate administration, whether you are in the midst of drafting your Will or are tasked with executing or overseeing the estate of someone who has passed away.
Finalising administration of the Estate including distribution is a burden borne by the Executor of the Estate – let Champion guide you through.
Residential Conveyancing
NSW Residential Conveyancing – Sale and Purchase
Contract Review - NSW Residential Property
Our fixed fee NSW Residential property purchase includes one contract review.
Additional reviews attract a further fee.
Independent Review of Mortgage/Loan Documentation
If you are a borrower or guarantor, you may be required to seek independent legal advice prior to signing mortgage documents.
Loan and mortgage documents will often require an Independent Solicitors’ Certificate to prove that you have received legal advice from a solicitor prior to signing your documents.
If you need to execute mortgage documents, it is important to know that this process involves more than a simple signature.
Independent Review of Guarantor Documentation
If you are a guarantor, you may be required to seek independent legal advice prior to signing guarantee documents.
Guarantee documents will often require an Independent Solicitors’ Certificate to prove that you have received legal advice from a solicitor prior to signing your documents.
If you need to execute guarantee documents, it is important to know that this process involves more than a simple signature.
Bespoke Services
Personal visits at your office, personal residence, aged care facility/hospice or hospital/rehabilitation facility.
This Bespoke Service is currently only available in New South Wales for the busy professional (outside of business hours on arrangement), the elderly or those with mobility issues who prefer not to visit our Edgecliff or Parramatta offices but still want a one on one service.
The cost of this services is in addition to the fees quoted above.
A full portable Office Service will be available during these personal attendances including amending documents, and printing and scanning services allowing for on-the-spot execution of updated documents (if required).
We will look to expand our Bespoke Service into Queensland in the near future.
Free Lifetime Safe Custody in our Fireproof Safe
Safe custody of all your important documentation at zero cost.