Intestacy – Dying without a Will
We understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult. This loss is heightened when the loved one does not leave a Will or the Will has problems.
Farrar Gesini Dunn specialise in obtaining complex grants of representation (such as letters of administration) and administering estates where there is no Will.
When someone dies with a Will in place they are said to die ‘testate’ and the executor gets a Grant of Probate. When someone dies without a Will they are said to die ‘intestate’ and the person and one of the beneficiaries is able to obtain letters of administration and become the administrator.
Under these circumstances, the distribution of an estate can be complex and difficult to understand.
This is why we break it down for you. We will make process as clear and easy to understand as possible. If you need to take more time to understand the issues and how it works out, we are there for you. If you need us to use pictures or diagrams to properly explain things, we can do that.
We know how difficult this is for you. We understand the system. We know how to get you from A to B quickly and smoothly.
If you have a family member that has died without a Will or with a Will that has problems, then we can help you. Get in touch today.
Sydney
Suite 5.01, 2 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne
Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Canberra
Level 1, 10 Rudd Street
Canberra ACT 2601
Coffs Harbour
Unit 3/27 Orlando St
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Gillian Hunter
Director – Estate Lawyer
Gillian brings empathy to her practice and is focused on preserving relations in the resolution of disputes, where possible.
Revered by the legal fraternity, Gillian is a former member of the Elder Law and Succession Committee for the ACT law society, where she contributed to the development of legislation and education to protect elderly and vulnerable members of the community.
Gillian is a self-confessed Wills and Estates tragic who finds satisfaction in harnessing her acute knowledge of the applicable legislation and case law to procure good outcomes for her clients.
Gil’s mantra is “conversations should be bridges, not battlefields” and she applies this in her dealings with other lawyers, to bring about innovative and prompt resolutions.
Jessica Win
Estate Lawyer
When it comes to estate litigation matters, Jess is capable as both a strategist and a tactician. Having also operated in probate and administration for her whole professional career, Jess manages disputes to both engineer the most commercial and meaningful outcomes for clients and ensure that these ideal outcomes can practically take effect. Jess is passionate about guiding her clients throughout the whole litigation experience, from providing initial advice to carrying out any final work following the finalisation of a dispute.
Jess is also a big proponent of a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Jess has a developed understanding of both property and tax law which assists clients in understanding how certain outcomes may affect their financial positions in both the short- and long-term, both in estate planning and in dispute resolution.
Anastasios Nicolaidis
Estate Lawyer
Taso has been taking care of the legal needs of individuals for over a decade. His experience includes drafting wills, handling deceased estates, navigating commercial disputes, assisting with property transactions, and civil litigation (estate and general).
When it comes to disputes, he strives to deliver. He delivers advice in a way that ensures clients appreciate the benefits and risks. His calm and thorough approach to litigation makes him a formidable and respected opponent.