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Over 50 years experience in wills, estate planning and succession
- Wills
- Testamentary Trusts
- Applications for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Care Directives
- Estate Litigation
If you’re looking for an expert wills and estates lawyer, please get in touch with us today.
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Customer Reviews
“ROSS & Lambert and Nick McCabe have been my solicitors for over 20 years. As a conveyancer of some 38 years and sole practitioner I work with many lawyers. Randle &Taylor have always provided me with good advice and strong representation when required still caring for me as an individual and additionally to clients I have referred for assistance. I would trust ROSS & Lambert in all matters to look after me and my family and I highly recommend them and their services.”
T White, Conveyancer
“As a Chartered Accountant and Liquidator I have engaged the services of ROSS & Lambert on many different types of commercial and personal matters for over thirty years. I found them to be always knowledgeable, competent and professional. They will take the time to explain complex matters to you and resolve complex matter efficiently. I have also used the services of John Taylor as a mediator. He is a very skilful mediator whose unique set of skills have resulted in successful outcomes for both parties. I would strongly recommend ROSS & Lambert for any business or personal matter.”
AC Matthews, Chartered Accountant and Liquidator
“ROSS & Lambert have acted for me for a number of years. I have always found them to be professional and knowledgeable and they have provided me with legal advice which is commercial and in my best interest. I have always found their staff to be friendly and will continue to engage their services in the future.”
P Agostinelli, Business Owner
Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Adelaide: 204-206 Carrington St, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 (view in Google Maps).
For When Experience Counts
How can our Wills and Estate Lawyers help you?
Ross & Lambert Partners LLP are a specialist wills, estates and succession law firm based in Adelaide. We have proudly served South Australia since 1970. We will listen to you as your situation will be unique to you and your family. It is common for people to leave their estate planning until it is too late. Fortunately, Ross & Lambert Partners LLP will provide certainty and peace of mind to you during difficult times.
Some of the services we offer include:
- Fixed fees for Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
- Fixed fees for Wills (conditions apply)
- Fixed fees for an Application for a Grant of Probate (conditions apply)
- Fixed fees for an Application for Letters of Administration (conditions apply)
- Distributions of an estate to its beneficiaries in accordance with the will or a Grant of Letters of Administration
- Applications to the Supreme Court of South Australia in relation to disputes arising in relation to wills and estates
We provide practical legal advice from people who care. Contact us today for a no obligation initial 15 minute consultation with one of our wills and estate legal experts.
Proudly serving South Australia since 1970
Wills and Probate Legal Services
We can draft for you a legally binding Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive. We can assist you with how to leave your assets in your Will if you have a complex family situation, for example a second relationship, step children, a disabled child or children that have been estranged from you for a period of time.
Through our experience we have advised on many difficult family situations and we will take the time to listen to you and offer you practical advice to help you decide how you could leave your estate in your Will.
Advance Care Directive
If you have particular wishes as to how you want to spend the last stages of your life these wishes can be recorded in an Advance Care Directive so that family, friends and medical staff understand what your wishes and needs are at this difficult time.
An Advance Care Directive is carefully considered to make what is a difficult time for you and your family and friends easier because it sets out your wishes in the late stages of your life.
It is a relief to your family and friends in the later stages of your life to know that you have a Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive that has been carefully considered because your family and friends do not need to worry themselves about what you might want in this difficult time and instead focus on honouring your wishes in the Advance Care Directive and caring for you.
Estate Planning Legal Services
If you are concerned that your Will or estate may be the subject of a legal challenge after you pass away or if you are concerned that your son or daughter’s relationship may end after you have passed away, we can provide advice in relation to your estate planning to protect your estate.
Why Choose Us?
ROSS & Lambert ’s expertise and experience allows us to offer you the following:
- Fixed fees for certain services.
- No win no fee (conditions apply).
- Payment of our fees on the completion of your matter (conditions apply).
- Urgent advice (conditions apply).
- An initial 15 minute consultation is free with no obligation.
Wills and Estate Planning FAQs
What is probate in simple terms?
Probate is an application to the Supreme Court of South Australia to distribute a deceased’s estate pursuant to the deceased’s will.
What is the process of a deceased estate?
After you obtained the deceased’s death certificate and the original of the deceased’s last Will, ROSS & Lambert can on behalf of the executor named in the Will make an application for a Grant of Probate via an online application to the Supreme Court of South Australia.
How long does it take for a Grant of Probate in South Australia to be granted?
After ROSS & Lambert have the required documents and information and lodged an application for a Grant of Probate for a deceased estate with the Supreme Court Probate Registry it takes approximately eight weeks to receive the Grant of Probate.
Does marriage revoke a will in South Australia
Pursuant to Section 20 of the Wills Act 1936 outlines that a Will becomes invalid once you become married unless you have a Will that says that it has been made in contemplation of your marriage. Therefore if you are contemplating marriage or have recently married you should contact ROSS & Lambert to update your Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive.
Does Divorce or Separation revoke your will in South Australia
Unlike marriage neither divorce or separation automatically revokes your Will in South Australia. Therefore you should contact ROSS & Lambert to update your Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive in these circumstances.
What grounds are there for contesting a will?
- The deceased did not have the mental capacity needed to understand their Will at the time it was made.
- There is a later Will of the deceased.
- The Will is not validly made in accordance with the Wills Act.
- It is challenged by family members of the deceased on the basis that it has not made adequate provision for a member of the deceased’s family pursuant to the Inheritance Family Provision Act 1972.
What power does an executor of a will have?
The executor is the legal representative of the deceased and has the legal obligation to manage the deceased’s estate after their death in accordance with the deceased’s Will and the law.
What an executor cannot do?
An executor cannot act in their own interest but are required to act in the interest of the deceased in accordance with the Will and in accordance with the law.
What happens if a person dies without a Will?
The Administration and Probate Act 1919 details the order of priority as to how a deceased’s estate is to be distributed in the event that they die without a Will.
How long should an executor or a personal representative take to distribute a deceased’s estate?
The executor is required to act reasonably in his/her role as the personal representative of the estate. Therefore if the situation requires it, the executor or personal representative is required to act urgently. The rule of thumb is that if an executor has not done anything in relation to the distribution of the estate within 12 months of the deceased passing away you should contact us for some advice.
What other services do you offer?
Ross & Lambert Partners LLP provide legal advice in a variety of areas including family law, Family Trusts, divorce law, sales of business, drafting agreements, building and construction law, debt collection, property law, commercial and residential leases and commercial litigation.
Our fees are competitive with other firms in South Australia
Wills and Estate Lawyers Toronto
If you’re looking for specialist wills and estate lawyers in Adelaide, please get in touch with us today via phone or the contact form on this page.
