Planning what happens to your estate is personal. It touches family, history and money. At Andrew B Thiele & Co, we understand the complexity and sensitivity. That’s why we sit down, listen, and work out what you want. So you can expect a clear conversation with a wills and probate lawyer about where you are now and what needs to happen next.
Many clients come to us after putting this off for years. Some contact wills and probate lawyers with a half-finished will. Others are dealing with a recent demise and a pile of paperwork they did not expect.
Whatever brings you in, our aim is the same: make things clearer and more organised than when you walked through the door.
What We Help With
The work often falls into a few main areas:
- Wills:
creating fresh documents or changing the ones that no longer reflect your life. - Probate: making an application to the Court for probate of the will so an executor can manage the estate.
- Disputes: disagreements regarding wills, promises, or the question of who will get what.
- Estate administration: settling debts, gathering assets, and wrapping up the estate.
- Letters of Administration: taking control when there is not even a
will. - Court work: representing you when issues can’t be sorted around a table.
Each matter has its own mix of law, family dynamics, and timing. Some are on the simpler side, whereas some are tangled. Our first job is sorting out which is which and explaining that in plain language.
How Andrew Works With Clients
Andrew does not rush straight to the forms. The first task is to understand your situation and what outcome would feel “right” to you. That might be ensuring children from a first relationship are treated fairly. It might be protecting a vulnerable family member or easing the load on the person who will manage your affairs.
From there, the work is to connect your aims with the rules around wills and estates in South Australia. That may mean suggesting a simple will. It may mean discussing testamentary trusts or specific clauses. It may mean explaining why something you have “heard” cannot be done the way you expect.
You can expect Andrew to:
- Ask direct but respectful questions
- Flag issues that could cause trouble later
- Explain options without pushing you into one choice
- Keep you informed about what is happening and why
The tone is steady and honest. If something is likely to cause conflict, you will hear that. If a path looks efficient and low risk, you will hear that too.
Common Questions Answered
Let’s Begin the Conversation
It’s never too late to get your wills and estate paperwork straight if you find them confusing or incomplete. Organising your affairs today will bring you less trouble tomorrow. The point is to keep what you have built safe and to avoid leaving unexpected situations to the people you care about.
In order to talk to a wills and probate lawyer, phone Andrew B Thiele & Co to set up a meeting. We’ll provide the answers to your questions and help you figure out what needs to be done. It’s the very first step to a good feeling of safety for you and your family.
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If you feel that life has thrown a legal curveball at you or that you just need peace of mind before signing an important document, then we are the people to help you. Contact us today if you are looking for a lawyer in South Australia to give you practical legal advice on Wills, powers of attorney, Advance care directives,conveyancing, probate, discretionary trusts, or criminal law.
