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Plan Ahead with a Wills and Estates Lawyer Who Puts Your Family First.

When it comes to wills and estates, it’s not just about signing documents, it’s about making decisions that will outlive you. A wills and estates lawyer at Lazarus Legal works with you to put the right structures in place now, so your family isn’t left sorting through uncertainty later. It’s not just a plan on paper; it’s peace of mind for the people who matter most.

A Will Is How You Protect The Life You Built And The People You Built It For

A will isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about making deliberate choices while you still can. At Lazarus Legal, we help you set down those choices clearly and legally, so the people you care about are supported, not left navigating uncertainty. Good estate planning brings order, clarity, and stability when your family will need it most.

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Appoint the right guardians to care for your children when you cannot

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Decide who receives your assets and when without disputes

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Structure inheritances to reduce taxes and protect family wealth

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Create clear instructions for handling debts, superannuation, and liabilities

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Ensure your business, trusts, or special assets pass on properly 

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Appoint the right executor to carry out your wishes faithfully

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For Families Who Expect More Than Just Wills and Estate Lawyers Filling in Forms

Most problems with wills and estates don’t come from bad intentions.
They come from missing details, vague instructions, or plans that were never built to handle real life.

Like a will that names a guardian, but says nothing about how your children should be raised.

Or an estate plan that forgets superannuation or family trusts, leaving major assets tied up in legal battles.

Or a rushed amendment that creates just enough uncertainty for someone to challenge it later.

We’ve helped families untangle plans that were too vague to follow.

We’ve seen inheritances tied up in court for years over small mistakes.

And we’ve seen how the stress of poor planning falls hardest on the people already grieving.

We don’t just draft documents, we build plans that stand up when families need them most. 

If instructions need strengthening, we fix them.
If risks need managing, we raise them early.
If difficult conversations are needed now to avoid conflict later, we guide you through them. 

We don’t overcomplicate your wishes.

We make sure they’re clear, complete, and capable of protecting the people you care about.

Sincerely,
Mark Lazarus
Director, Lazarus Legal  

Lazarus Legal was built because we saw too many families left vulnerable after the end, when poor planning, missing documents, or unclear instructions turned simple wishes into difficult problems.
We knew a wills and estates lawyer had to do more than prepare forms. It meant helping clients make decisions now that would protect their family later, with structures strong enough to carry through when they’re no longer here to explain them. At Lazarus Legal, we make sure your last decisions are clear, complete, and capable of being carried out without confusion or conflict,  giving your family certainty when they’ll need it most.

How We Help You Decide What Happens After You Can’t

Estate Planning: The Strategy

Estate planning is the complete strategy for deciding how your assets, responsibilities, and wishes are managed both during your lifetime and after death. It’s not just about writing a will. It brings together all the legal documents and structures needed to protect your family, control your estate, and prevent unnecessary disputes.

Wills & Succession: Setting Your Terms

Your will is the centrepiece of your estate plan. It sets out who inherits your assets, who manages your estate (the executor), and what happens to specific responsibilities like business ownership or trust management. Succession planning takes it further, ensuring that your structures, like family trusts or companies, transfer properly across generations.

Powers of Attorney: Managing Life Before Death

Estate planning doesn’t just prepare for what happens after death. Powers of attorney give people you trust the legal authority to manage your finances, property, and legal matters if you lose the ability to act during your lifetime, protecting you and your family from expensive court processes later.

Guardianship: Protecting the Vulnerable

If you have children or dependents, guardianship planning is critical. A will can nominate guardians, but a properly prepared guardianship arrangement provides clearer legal protection. This ensures that those who rely on you are cared for by the right people if you're no longer able to decide for them.

Probate & Letters of Administration: Putting Plans Into Action

After death, your estate can't be distributed without court authority. Probate (if there’s a valid will) or Letters of Administration (if there isn’t) legally appoint someone to manage the estate. We guide executors and families through this process to make sure assets are transferred, debts are settled, and legal obligations are properly handled.

A testamentary trust can protect inheritances from tax, divorce, creditors or even your kids’ worst decisions. 

Ever Heard of a Will That Includes a Trust? You Have Now

Two Decades of Protecting Families and Preserving Legacies

For over 20 years, we’ve helped families, business owners, and individuals across NSW put clear, enforceable estate plans in place, making sure their decisions are carried out properly, their assets pass as intended, and their families are supported through the process. 

20+ Years

advising NSW clients on estate planning, succession, and probate matters

98%

of probate applications lodged granted on first attempt without requisitions

4 out of 5

wills we review from other sources need material amendments to stand up in probate  

$150 million

in estate assets transferred without preventable disputes or court intervention

Work with a wills and estates lawyer who gets it right.

Common Questions About Wills, Estates, and What Comes Next

How much do most lawyers charge for a will in Australia?

At Lazarus Legal, a professionally drafted will starts at $1,650. That includes an initial consultation, advice on structure and beneficiaries, clear drafting, and proper execution under NSW law. The cost reflects the legal work required to ensure your will holds up under scrutiny, avoids ambiguity, and accounts for issues like superannuation, guardianship, and asset distribution. Poorly drafted wills are often contested or delayed, we build yours to be carried out without confusion or unnecessary intervention.

Does Australia Post have will kits?

Yes, Australia Post sells basic will kits in-store and online. These kits are low-cost and intended for simple circumstances. However, they don’t account for more complex issues like blended families, tax implications, or asset protection. Mistakes in execution (like improper witnessing) can render the will invalid, which is why legal review is strongly recommended.

What is the 3-year rule for a deceased estate?

In Australia, a deceased estate is taxed at individual marginal rates for up to three income years after death, allowing for access to the tax-free threshold. Additionally, the sale of a deceased’s property may be exempt from capital gains tax if sold within two years. Extensions to three years may apply under certain conditions, such as delays caused by legal or family complexities.

Who is the best person to be executor of a will?

The best executor is someone organised, trustworthy, and capable of handling financial and legal matters. This could be a spouse, adult child, close friend, or professional, such as a solicitor. The key is choosing someone who can act impartially and carry out your wishes efficiently. Appointing an alternate executor is also wise in case your primary choice cannot act.

How long after a person dies will beneficiaries be notified in Australia?

There’s no exact legal deadline, but beneficiaries are generally notified after the executor obtains probate. This usually takes a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the estate. Executors are expected to act promptly and communicate with beneficiaries in a reasonable timeframe.

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