LMC Lawyers
4/33-35 Stockton St
NELSON BAY NSW 2315
(02) 4044 0556
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YOUR ESTATE PLANNING
Do you currently have any of the following?
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What has prompted you to review your estate planning?
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FAMILY INFORMATION
Children
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ASSETS & FINANCIAL POSITION
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Real Estate
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Do you have a Binding Death Benefit Nomination?
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Trusts
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PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
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ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY
Would you like us to prepare a new Enduring Power of Attorney?
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Proposed Attorneys
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ENDURING GUARDIANSHIP
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Proposed Enduring Guardians
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Organ Donation Preferences:
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Medical Research Donation Preferences:
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YOUR WILL
Would you like us to prepare a new Will?
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Executors
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Substitute Executors
If you would like to appoint substitute executors, please provide their details.
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Guardians of Minor Children
Do you have children under 18?
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DISTRIBUTION OF YOUR ESTATE
In broad terms, how would you like your estate distributed?
Do you wish to leave any specific gifts or assets to particular people?
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Are you concerned about any beneficiary because of:
Disability
Health Issues
Substance Abuse
Bankruptcy
Relationship Issues
Vulnerability
Other
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Could anyone potentially make a claim against your estate?
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FUNERAL & PERSONAL WISHES
If known, how would you prefer your remains be dealt with?
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Cremation
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If cremated, what would you like done with your ashes?
If you passed away overseas, would you want your remains returned to Australia?
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No
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Do you have pets?
Yes
Please tell us what you would like to happen to your pets:
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FINAL QUESTIONS
The information you provide helps us understand your circumstances and prepare for your appointment. If you are unsure about any question, please provide your best estimate or leave it blank and we can discuss it with you during your meeting.
Is there any urgency regarding your estate planning? (e.g. upcoming travel, planned surgery or medical treatment, serious illness or health concerns, marriage or a new relationship, separation or divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, significant changes to your assets or business interests)
Yes
Please provide further details:
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Is there anything else you would like your solicitor to know before your appointment?
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Please upload any documents that may assist us in preparing for your appointment. You may upload documents now or provide them to us prior to your appointment.
Do you have any relevant documents available?
Existing Will
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Trust Deed
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
Before submitting this questionnaire, please confirm the following:
I confirm that the information provided in this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that this questionnaire is intended to assist LMC Lawyers in preparing for my appointment and does not constitute legal advice.
I understand that additional information and supporting documentation may be required before legal advice can be provided.
I understand that any estate planning recommendations will be based on my instructions and the information provided to my solicitor.
I understand that submitting this questionnaire does not create a solicitor-client relationship and that LMC Lawyers must agree to act before any retainer is established.
I consent to LMC Lawyers collecting, storing and using the information provided for the purpose of assessing my estate planning requirements and providing legal services.
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