WILLS & ESTATES

Hunter Legal & Conveyancing has been providing Wills & Estate services to locals of the Hunter for over 30 years. Our Legal Team has dedicated and experienced Wills and Estate Solicitors that are here to listen to your needs and concerns and provide you with sensitive and expert legal advice whilst providing understanding and compassion for individual circumstances.

We understand that everyone has different Estate planning needs. No matter how simple or complicated your personal circumstances may be, we will work with you to find a tailored solution to best cater to your individual circumstances.

Our Wills and Estate planning practitioners pride themselves on working closely with their clients, and their trusted advisers, to ensure that all aspects of their Wills and Estate planning affairs are in order. We provide timely, practical and solution-focused advice which is sensitive to the needs of our clients.

SERVICES

Estate Planning

ESTATE PLANNING Hunter Legal & Conveyancing offer an Estate Planning service to help clients and

Deceased Estates

Deceased Estates The passing of a loved one is a time of grieving and loss

Wills

A Will is a legal document that only operates after your death to direct how

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document by which you

Enduring Guardianship

Enduring Guardianship An Enduring Guardianship makes health and lifestyle decisions for you if you have

Testamentary Trust

Testamentary Trust A Testamentary Trust is a trust created by a Will. It is generally

What our clients say about us

Friendly and helpful

Great customer service, professional team. Thank you

Kristy Bidner is a true professional, plus the entire team are dedicated and care for their clients, highly recomended

Having worked alongside Kristy and a number of the HLC team to assist many clients, I can recommend their services with absolute confidence.

Prompt professional and reliable. We have used there services twice now and have many friends that have utilised their services and were also totally satisfied. We will use them again for all our Legal and Conveyancy needs. Highly recommend HLC Where your not just a number.

Great service. Definitely recommend.

Above and beyond service - lots of advice on what to do and plenty of information provided when there were issues with other people/services involved.

They do a wonderful service and are so friendly feel very comfortable using them

The team at Hunter Legal are always a delight to work with! They are friendly, reliable, consistent and always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Great professional service through the entire process, cant recommend them highly enough.

The best in the Hunter Valley region. Sue is really helpful and amazing we can not thanks Sue anymore.

It was great dealing with Ebony and Erin through the whole buying process. Thanks guys for the great work.

Absolutely love Sue and her entire team at Hunter legal. The woman is a miracle worker, gets the work done on time everytime and truly work for the client. These guys always make us feel welcome and at ease and we are and will be returning clients. Efficient, respectful , empathetic professionals.

Sue at Hunter Legal is awesome. Very knowledgeable, thinks of the things we haven't thought of. Cannot recommend her highly enough.

Great team, work very well together. Outstanding effort for Christine & myself, was achieved by very knowledgeable & helpful staff. A real pleasure to deal with, & would highly recommend.

Fantastic staff + service. A powerful team with a wide range of skills/services.

My experience with Hunter Legal & Conveyancing has always been professional, efficient and transparent. In particular, I have found Ebony Smider to be patient, proficient and personable. Ebony always ensured I was fully aware of the process and responded to queries or concerns immediately. I have no hesitation recommending Hunter Legal & Conveyancing to anyone requiring legal advice or Conveyancing services.

We have used Sue and her wonderful team multiple times and have always been impressed with their excellent service. They are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and go above and beyond with they client care.

FAQ

How long do Wills & Estate Planning services usually take?

Within 5 days. Please phone us for an initial consultation, and we will schedule an in-person meeting.

Do you offer a discount for combining Power of Attorney, Probate & Enduring guardian services?

Yes. We offer a discounted Estate Planning Pack to enable you to finalise everything together at a reduced cost, ensuring all areas are covered and you can move forward knowing everything is taken care of.

Are your prices fixed or does the cost vary with the complexity of the Estate?

Our prices are fixed for standard Estate planning packs. If your requirements are not standard, during the initial consultation we will assess your requirements in detail and advise the costs.

Are there any ongoing costs?

No.

What happens if I do not have a Will or Estate planning in place upon death?

Your leftover assets will be allocated according to legal structures.

Can you assist with disputing a Will?

Yes. We can advise you on whether you may have grounds for contesting the Will however there are strict time frames for you to act on this so do not delay in contacting us for assistance.

How will I be kept up to date of the status of my Wills & Estate services?

During your initial consultation you will be asked for your preferred contact method and we will notify you of every update. Our team is also readily available for any questions you may have.

FAMILY BUSINESS-

Hunter Legal & Conveyancing (“HLC”) was formally Philip W Hill & Associates which was founded by Susanne’s father, Philip Hill, as a community based business in Kurri Kurri. It was rebranded to HLC in 2014 and expanded to cover across the Hunter and beyond. The main office has since relocated to Maitland and the mobile service launched to surrounding areas. Sue has worked alongside Philip in their own companies for the last 25 + years building the business to where it is today.

TEAM THAT TRULY CARES –

Our team is passionate about what they do which is why we can deliver a quality, affordable service whilst maintaining our promises to you, our clients. We pride ourselves on our level of customer service, communication and the personal attention every client gets.

COMMUNITY –

We believe in our community and are here to support individuals, community groups and businesses alike.

CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING –

Our firm is constantly changing with new ideas, whilst maintaining the same traditional family values the firm was founded on. Our processes are constantly updated and improved in this digital age without losing our high level of personal customer service.

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At Hunter Legal and Conveyancing, we’re real people who talk plain language. Our solicitors and conveyancers listen, are compassionate and help you to take it one step at a time. We pride ourselves on our communication and friendly and personable staff who are here to meet all your legal needs.

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1300 224 828

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Wills

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Enduring Guardianship

Testamentary Trust

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