F.C. Bryant Thomas and Co.

The team at F.C. Bryant Thomas and Co. offer comprehensive assistance with all aspects of wills and estates, combining extensive legal knowledge with a compassionate approach. They provide expert guidance in preparing and reviewing wills, ensuring they reflect current inheritance and superannuation laws as well as changing family circumstances. Additionally, the firm helps clients establish Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships, facilitating seamless management of financial, lifestyle, and medical affairs should incapacity arise, thus preventing costly court interventions. In matters relating to deceased estates, the firm advises on probate and administration processes, guiding executors and beneficiaries through asset collection and distribution in accordance with legal requirements. Their experience extends to handling disputed wills, offering support for those contesting or defending testamentary documents under the Succession Act. The firm also assists with related matters such as notices of death, family arrangements, superannuation claims, and advanced care directives, providing practical solutions tailored to client needs.

With extensive experience in property and conveyancing, F.C. Bryant Thomas and Co. provides thorough guidance through all stages of real estate transactions, recognising that buying or selling property is often one of the most significant financial decisions clients make. The firm advises purchasers to have contracts reviewed prior to making offers and assists vendors in preparing compliant sale contracts, ensuring clients are well informed and protected throughout the process. Their expertise covers a broad range of matters including auctions, cooling-off periods, first home buyer grants, stamp duty issues, and complex arrangements like simultaneous sales and purchases or buying off the plan. The firm also offers support beyond standard conveyancing, including handling retirement village contracts, caveats, mortgage refinancing and discharges, inter-family transfers, and co-ownership agreements. Their knowledge extends to commercial leasing, assisting landlords and tenants with lease documentation, compliance with statutory obligations under the Retail Leases Act, and negotiating terms critical to business operations. By emphasising tailored advice and clear communication, they help clients safeguard their interests in all property-related transactions.