Planning Legacies Across Generations
Because legacy is about people, not just paperwork.
Era Succession Law
Boutique Wills and Estate Law Firm
At Era Succession Law, we believe legacy is about people, relationships, and the lives we touch, not just legal documents. We provide clear, practical advice in Wills, Estates, and Succession Planning, while taking the time to understand your circumstances, values, and what is important to you and your family.
Our purpose is simple: to leave people better than we find them. We believe that everyone deserves to be informed and empowered and feel supported to make the best decisions for them and their family.
We work with people during some of life’s most important and often emotional moments, planning for the future, protecting family, and navigating change.
Areas of Practice
The greatest gift you can give your loved ones is the clarity, certainty and care that comes from planning ahead. We care for clients and their families in some of life’s most important moments, and specialise in the following areas of practice:
Wills and Estate Planning
Succession Planning
Business and Farm Transition Planning
Estate Administration
Probate
Intestate Estates
Estate Disputes
Estate Litigation
Elder Law
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The process of putting clearly, legally effective arrangements in place to protect your assets, your family and your wishes.
No matter how simple or how complex your affairs, having a Will, Enduring power of Attorney, Appointment of Enduring Guardian and Advanced Care Directive and considering your superannuation are an important part of planning ahead.
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Planning for who will own, control and manage assets or a business in the future, particularly when there is a change in leadership or capacity, and where the legacy of the family farm or family business is at stake.
It involves putting clear structures and agreements in place through careful planning and communication, to ensure continuity, protect assets, preserve relationships and support the next generation as they grow into their roles.
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Losing a loved one is never easy, and managing their estate can feel overwhelming.
We are here to guide and support executors and families through the process of administering an estate, which may include obtaining Probate, gathering in assets, paying debts, addressing superannuation and insurance policies, attending to tax requirements, and identifying contacting beneficiaries of an estate.
Our goal is that our clients are informed empowered through this journey, so they are empowered to navigate this time of change.
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Disputes in estates arise from many sources, and can include challenging the validity of a will, accountability for the executor’s conduct in the estate, disputes between executors, exclusion as a beneficiary and inadequate provision for family members, conduct of family members before the death that impact on the estate and the will and how the terms of the will should be interpreted.
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Collaborative practice is a respectful, team-based approach to resolving legal issues and disputes without going to court.
Participants are given legal, financial and emotional support by accredited professionals, enabling them to develop meaningful solutions whilst also protecting their interests.
It focuses on open communication, shared problem-solving and teamwork, so relationships are protected while achieving clear, practical outcomes.
Our Services
