Rayners Lawyers in Port Macquarie, New South Wales | Estate planning solicitor

Rayners Lawyers

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6583 4312

Address: Suite 1, 68 Clarence Street 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.raynerslawyers.com.au

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25.01.2022 If your employees are working from home, your business needs adequate policies in place. Employers are still responsible for ensuring their employees are working in a safe environment. If you would like assistance preparing, reviewing or implementing appropriate policies, please get in touch. ... #raynerslawyers #helpingbusiness #portmacquarie #commercialbusiness #smallbusiness

24.01.2022 Do you have a family company? If you have deposited personal funds into your company, this often creates a loan from you to the company. While the assets of your family company won’t form part of your estate, loans by you to the company will, and these moneys can be called upon by your executor. ... When preparing a Will, care must be taken to ensure that your death will not create a sudden need for the company to sell significant assets in order to repay the loan to your estate. Conversely, if you have withdrawn funds from your family company as a loan, this will generally be a liability of your estate and will need to be repaid to the company following your death. The impact of this liability on your estate also needs to be carefully considered as part of the estate planning strategy. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like more information about preparing a Will for you and a succession plan for your business

21.01.2022 Hey Port Macquarie - Check out page 85 of this month’s Focus Magazine for information on Power of Attorney documents and why they are SO important to have in place.

20.01.2022 Marriage, divorce, separation and Wills Spoiler alert: It’s juicy! Read the entire article here: https://raynerslawyers.com.au/the-effect-of-marriage-amp-di

18.01.2022 Totally spoilt by one of my gorgeous clients today! You certainly know your way to a lawyer’s heart! The Hamper Emporium

18.01.2022 Absolutely thrilled to be featured in Focus Magazine’s online edition this month. I adore this magazine and it’s always an honour to be featured alongside Port Macquarie’s finest local businesses Check it out everyone https://focusmagonline.com.au/p1

13.01.2022 Does your Will have a valid and appropriate contingency plan? Who have you nominated as your back-up executor in the event that your first choice is unable or unwilling to carry out their appointment? What about your guardian? And all those gifts in your Will? Don’t let the government decide who controls your estate, your children and your assets. ... An up to date and comprehensive Will is vital if you value certainty and peace of mind. #raynerslawyers #wills #estateplanning #willboss #portmacquarie See more

13.01.2022 Such an honour to be featured in Port Macquarie’s relocation tourism video. This is a video my family will cherish for many years to come. Thank you Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Greater Port Macquarie and HBproductions for the opportunity - what a great day this was!

12.01.2022 Your DIY Will may be costing your loved ones tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary tax #DIYWillfails #raynerslawyers #estateplanning #portmacquarie #bonnyhills #willboss

07.01.2022 I often get asked how to divide jewellery amongst children. Some common examples include: gifting jewellery to your intended beneficiaries during your lifetime directing that your jewellery is sold for market value and proceeds divided equally between your beneficiaries attempting to keep it simple and gifting your jewellery equally by your Will Allowing the eldest to pick their preferred piece followed by the second eldest and so on... Picking names out of a hat Drawing straws Allowing the beneficiaries to bid for the pieces they want (similar to an auction) Chatting to your children now to determine what items they would like and leaving those items specifically in your Will. When it comes to estate planning, no two Wills are alike. There are so many options for dividing jewellery and other specific gifts. You’ve worked hard to accumulate your precious assets - make sure you take the time to prepare a customised and bespoke Will that suits your individual and family circumstances. If you would like more information on preparing a Premium Will, contact Rayners Lawyers today #raynerslawyers #estateplanning #portmacquarie #diamonds #protectingwealth

03.01.2022 Bank branches are starting to close! This is a concern for the elderly (particularly those in rural areas like my Grandparents) who may not have EFT or credit cards. If you have a special elderly person in your life who relies on their local branch for their cash, they may need to apply for a card to access their funds. Otherwise they may need to travel further to find a branch that’s open to the public.

01.01.2022 Is your Will out of date? These are unprecedented and uncertain times. The importance of having a comprehensive and up to date estate plan cannot be stressed enough. Unsure where to start?... Rayners Lawyers have developed the below checklist to help you to determine whether your estate plan needs attention: Do you have a Will that was prepared by an estate planning lawyer? Does your Will accord with your wishes? Does your Will make sense? Does your Will gift the whole of your estate? Is your executor and trustee still willing and able to carry out their role? Have you married since you prepared your Will? Have you separated since you prepared your Will? Have you nominated a guardian to look after your minor children? Do you have a binding superannuation death benefits nomination? Have you appointed a guardian and attorney to make financial and health decisions for you in the event that you lose capacity through old age, illness or accident? Didn’t score 10/10? Contact Rayners Lawyers and invest in an estate plan that will provide you with certainty and peace of mind #estateplanning #certainty #control #peaceofmind #willboss #bonnyhills #portmacquarie #wills #powerofattorney #enduringguardianship

01.01.2022 A person who has possession or control of a deceased person’s Will must allow certain people to see the Will or be given copies of the Will including: Any person named in the latest Will Any person named as a beneficiary in an earlier Will The surviving spouse (including de-facto) or issue (child, grandchild etc) of the deceased Parent or guardian of the deceased... Any person (including a creditor) who has or may have a claim against the deceased An attorney under an enduring power of attorney made by the deceased. The law also provides that a Will, once admitted to probate, is a public document and that anybody is entitled to apply for a copy of it from the Supreme Court of NSW. If you are a person who is entitled to inspect or receive a copy of the Will of a deceased person, the following options are available to you: Contact the executor or anyone you think may have possession of the Will and request a copy Contact the executor’s solicitors to request a copy of the Will Contact the NSW Supreme Court Private Registry to find out if the Court has a copy of the Will in their records. In some cases, it may be necessary to lodge a caveat to protect your interests. A probate caveat is a document that is filed in Court to prevent the proposed executors or administrators from getting permission to deal with the deceased person’s estate. You should seek legal advice before lodging a caveat as lodging a caveat in the wrong circumstances may lead to a Court ordering that you pay the costs incurred by the other party in dealing with the caveat. To discuss your rights or concerns in relation to someone’s Will, please contact our office. We would be happy to help. #raynerslawyers #estateadministration #wills #portmacquarie #bonnyhills #midnorthcoast #willboss

01.01.2022 I am thrilled to announce that NSW has introduced a new law this morning which allows solicitors to witness important legal documents such as Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents by video conferencing including Zoom, FaceTime and Skype. This is a very progressive step by our Government and will make it easier for people to stay at home while still completing their valuable legal transactions. Go NSW! https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-video-tech-for-witnes