The sad truth of what occurs if you die without a Will – Part 3 of 3

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After reading part 2 of this article you may be wondering who will inherit your assets if no Will is left.A pre-determined formula will assist with distributing your assets to certain family members. They will receive a defined percentage despite what your wishes may have been.

Please refer to the table below from the NSW Government Justice – Law Access Website:

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As you can see the laws of intestacy may not be adequate to meet your wishes and include all of your family and/or loved ones as you would have directed. This is why a Will is such an important document to have prepared by an experienced Estate Planning Solicitor in accordance with the law.

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We go above and beyond at Hunter Legal & Conveyancing to ensure our service includes everything you need to have professional Estate Documents prepared to ensure your loved ones have a stress free process should anything ever happen to you.We look forward to assisting you to ensure your estate is prepared on time and hassle-free.

Important Disclaimer: The content of this article is general in nature and for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. Legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be obtained before taking any action based on this publication.

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