Experts in Wills and Estates
Heckenberg Lawyers is a law firm based in Sydney with highly qualified and experienced litigation lawyers. Our team specialises in litigation, probate, family provision claims, and wills and estates. Founded in 1996, the client-focused firm has a long history of achieving favourable client outcomes. We give expert advice and personal attention to each case to ensure clients can communicate directly with us when they require advice and assistance.
We provide honest and ethical advice relevant to your issue in plain and understandable English. Our lawyers understand that legal matters are complex and confusing, so we inform you of any developments in your case. Our lawyers act with integrity and in your best interest at all times. Additionally, we respect your privacy and always maintain strict confidentiality about our clients’ affairs. Please contact us to speak with any member of our expert legal team.
Our primary business is to provide probate legal services. We provide free consultation services to establish whether you have a fair case with our litigation lawyer in Sydney and a good chance of a positive outcome. Our team can help you with the following legal services:
A Grant of Probate is a legal document that authorises an executor to manage the deceased estate per their wishes as set out in the will. Probate involves proving and registering in the Supreme Court of NSW the last valid will of a deceased person.
Application for a Grant of Probate should be made within six months from the date of death of the deceased. The court will require the deceased original will to be filed with the probate application. If the original will is lost, probate can be granted on a true copy of the last will, and the court may accept an informal will if it is satisfied that the informal will constitutes the deceased’s last will.
The NSW law recognises that everyone has a right to choose who they want to inherit their assets from. However, a will can be contested if it does not accurately reflect the will-maker’s intentions, if there is a question about the will’s validity, or if someone feels they need to be more adequately provided for in the will. Our litigation lawyer in Sydney can assist you in contesting a will, determine whether you are eligible to do so, and if you are an executor defending a will.
The laws concerning probate and the distribution of deceased assets are complex. This is why working with a professional probate lawyer, such as Heckenberg Lawyers, is advisable. Our lawyers don’t take your confidence in them for granted. We give you high-quality and honest legal advice. We work hard to earn your trust by providing efficient, cost-effective services that put your interests first. Let us help you with any legal advice or assistance you need.
Heckenberg Lawyers is a Sydney Law Firm. Services include Will Disputes, Probate and Estate Planning. Need help? Contact us (obligation-free).
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Our office will close at 5 pm on Friday, 20th December 2024, and will reopen at 8:30 am on Wednesday, 8th January 2025
We are pleased to announce that as of 1 July 2024, Heckenberg Lawyers has merged with Southern Waters Legal Group, an award-winning Sydney legal firm.
This merger represents an exciting opportunity to enhance the quality of our services while maintaining the same high standards of care and professionalism that you have come to expect from our team.
