Wills and estate planning for Adelaide families
A will that protects your family
We draft wills, manage probate and plan estates for Adelaide families, with fixed fees where we can and your first 30-minute consultation at no charge.
- Fixed fees where we can
- Free first consultation
- Adelaide-based lawyers
Free 30-minute consultation
No charge for your first meeting
Wills and estate planning
What wills and estates covers
From a simple will to a complex estate, we handle the paperwork and the hard conversations for Adelaide families.
Wills and testaments
We draft clear, legally sound wills that set out your wishes for family, property and guardianship.
Powers of attorney
We prepare enduring powers of attorney so someone you trust can act for you if you're ever unable to.
Probate and estate administration
We guide executors through probate, manage estate assets and distribute them according to the will.
Advice for executors
We support executors through their duties, from notifying beneficiaries to finalising the estate.
How it works
From first meeting to signed will
A clear path from your first conversation to a will or estate plan you can rely on.
30 minutes
No charge
Step 1Free initial consultation
We meet to understand your family, assets and wishes. This first conversation is thirty minutes, at no charge, with no obligation to proceed.
Decide whether to proceed
- Step 2
Drafting your will
We draft your will and any powers of attorney, in plain language, reflecting what you told us. You review the draft before anything is finalised.
- Step 3
Signing and safekeeping
Once you're satisfied, you sign the will. We store the original securely and give you a copy for your records.
- Step 4
Estate administration
When the time comes, we guide your executor through probate and estate administration, so your wishes are carried out as you intended.
Why Hale & Partners
Straightforward advice, fair fees
Free first consultation
Your first 30-minute meeting costs nothing.
Fixed fees where we can
Clear costs agreed before we start.
Dedicated wills team
Senior associate Daniel Okafor leads your matter.
Based in Adelaide
Pirie Street office, open Mon–Fri.
Common questions
Wills and estates, answered
Straight answers to what Adelaide families ask us most.
Do I need a lawyer to write my will?
You don't need one by law, but a lawyer helps make sure your will is valid, covers your assets properly and is less likely to be challenged. We draft wills that reflect your wishes clearly, so your family isn't left guessing.
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate is divided under intestacy rules, which may not match what you'd choose. Daniel Okafor can talk you through what this means for your family and help you put a will in place.
What is probate and do I need it?
Probate is the court process that confirms a will is valid and gives the executor authority to deal with the estate. We guide executors through this process and handle the paperwork.
Can you help update an existing will?
Yes. If your circumstances have changed, marriage, separation, new property or family, we review and update your will to keep it current.
How much does a will cost?
We agree fixed fees where we can, so you know the cost before we start. Ask us at your first consultation, which is thirty minutes at no charge.
Do you handle enduring powers of attorney?
Yes. We prepare enduring powers of attorney alongside your will, so someone you trust can manage your affairs if you're ever unable to.
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Put your wishes in writing
Talk to Daniel Okafor about your will or estate. First 30-minute consultation at no charge.