Browns the Family Lawyers

Our firm is adept at guiding clients through comprehensive estate planning, offering services that range from drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney to facilitating the administration of a loved one's estate. Understanding that life's circumstances—such as separation or divorce—necessitate updates to one's estate plan, our team provides tailored legal advice to ensure your assets are protected and your Will reflects your current intentions. With attention to detail, we assist clients in identifying necessary revisions to their estate planning documents to accommodate changes like property settlements. Expertise in managing estates extends to advising on enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardians, providing peace of mind by ensuring trusted individuals are appointed to make financial, legal, and personal decisions if you lose capacity. Our team also navigates the probate process or advises on letters of administration when a Will is absent, simplifying complex tasks such as notifying creditors, lodging necessary documentation with the court, and guiding executors and administrators through their responsibilities. Whether facilitating the asset distribution of a deceased estate or nuanced estate planning, we focus on delivering straightforward guidance and tailored legal support.

Navigating the complexities of separation, particularly where children are involved, requires guidance that aligns with the best interests of all parties. Our experienced team understands the intricacies of establishing child care arrangements post-separation and offers sound legal advice to support families during this transitional time. We extend our services beyond parents, providing advice to grandparents and other family members concerned with a child's welfare. Our commitment is to ensure that each child's needs are prioritised whilst helping facilitate amicable resolutions, often through negotiation and mediation. When dealing with financial matters following a relationship breakdown, the division of assets and liabilities extends beyond mere legal ownership or monetary contributions. We provide comprehensive support in formalising property settlements that consider each party's contributions and future needs. Our legal expertise includes the drafting and reviewing of financial agreements, which can mitigate conflicts and pre-emptively resolve matters of asset division in relationships. Whether negotiating Child Support Agreements or representing clients in court proceedings, we advocate with precision and dedication to safeguarding your rights and interests in family law matters.