On 19 August 2011, the Law Society of NSW will be promoting Will Awareness Day – an initiative focused on providing the community with free legal information on Wills and other estate planning matters, all in the name of increasing awareness of the importance of Wills.
Having a legally valid Will helps you to decide how your possessions will be distributed after you die, which can be an important consideration especially if you leave behind family, friends and other loved ones. If you do not have a Will, do not assume that your possessions will be distributed according to your wishes. Under current legislation, if you die without a Will, your estate will be divided according to a Government formula which may not reflect what you really want.
Choosing to write your will is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and it is important to seek proper legal advice so that your financial and personal circumstances are covered.
Phang Legal will be
holding a free information session at the Harris Park Community Centre on 19 August 2011 at 10am. The Centre is located at 11 Albion Street, Harris Park NSW 2150. All are welcomed to attend.
Want to know more about Wills and Estate Planning?
For more information regarding our estates and succession planning services, including will preparation, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, obtaining probate or letters of administration, and managing deceased estates, please use the quick enquiry form found on this page or call our office on 02 9687 8885. Our experienced estates lawyers look forward to assisting you with your Wills, and your estate and succession planning requirements.
This website is proudly supported by Phang Legal. This article was posted by Ern Phang, director of Phang Legal.
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Law Week – Elders Law presentation (16 May 2011)
We are proud to announce that as part of Law Week, Phang Legal will be conducting an Elders Law presentation at the Auburn City Council Library on 16 May 2011 starting at 3.30pm. This is a free event and all are welcomed.
Topics will include the importance of a legally valid and current will, enduring power of attorney and enduring guardianships.
Our associate solicitor, Ms Natalie Lim will be chairing the presentation which is intended for a largely Chinese-speaking audience. The presentation will be attended by the members of the Auburn Asian Elderly Friendship Group and the Auburn Chinese Elderly Support Group.
Thank you to the Law Society and the Auburn City Council for organising this event and inviting us to present.
If you are interested in attending the Elders Law presentation, please contact Mrs Annetta Kucharska on (02) 9735 1331 or email her at annetta.kucharska@auburn.nsw.gov.au. We look forward to seeing you there.
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