Usually about three to four weeks. We all have different assets and family circumstances, so it can vary depending on the urgency and complexity
· You
· Your lawyer and a representative from our wills team
· Sometimes we will ask your accountant or your financial advisor for some information too
Our team will collect some basic information from you before your appointment (middle names, dates of birth, contact details) so that when you meet with your lawyer we can jump straight into a great conversation.
During your first meeting, your lawyer will get to know you. We will chat about your family, your assets and your wishes in detail to make sure we can get the details we need to make a will tailored to you. This meeting usually takes 30 minutes to an hour.
After your first meeting, we will obtain any extra details we might need (for example, a title search of your property, a copy of a trust deed from your accountant or your death benefit nominations for your super from your financial advisor). We will draft up your will carefully based on our meeting.
At our second meeting, your lawyer will carefully go over your will, work through any changes you might like to make, and if you are happy we will sign and witness your will. There are special signing rules to follow which your lawyer will coordinate.
Once your will is signed we will store the original on your behalf and send you a copy for your records.
Our Meags grew up on a dairy farm near Cobden and has a genuine knack for people. It’s no wonder that she’s a wonderful host and embraces every moment she can, feeding food (and wine) to her friends and family at home. We all wish we could score an invite to her place at Christmas. Just maybe not when the Magpies are playing on TV. Yep, another Collingwood nutter!
You don’t have to drive too far to see Bec slaying her guitar with her pub rock cover band. The volume is quite a contrast to her upbringing on a peaceful farm! Bec comes from three generations of dairy farmers in Camperdown. That’s a lot of legacy, life experience and appreciation for practicality – all of which she naturally applies in her advice. And her clients love her for it.
Shaun cherishes the sense of community living in Camperdown, having moved from Geelong seven years ago. It’s no wonder he enjoys playing team sports, such as cricket, tennis and soccer. He and his lovely wife also have a young son and two dogs to run around after.
Ash's upbringing revolved around shearing sheds, saleyards and running amok in the NSW bush. She's now enjoying bringing up her young son on the Bellarine and enjoying all that this area has to offer. If you ask Ash about football, she’ll tell you the Bombers are due for some strong finals action. We think she'll be waiting some time yet!
Our Saint ’Nick’ is not just a St Kilda supporter. He’s an avid video game player and enjoys listening to music to accompany the relaxing atmosphere of country life. We’re not sure if it’s his choice in football teams that makes him ultra-resilient or his two younger brothers. Maybe ask him when you chat to him next.
Robyn says she was born and bred in Tigerland as a Richmond supporter. We think she made a smart move choosing Colac as her new home. She might not swap footy teams any time soon, but she does enjoy time in her garden, decorating her home and basking in the love of her family and friends.
Born and raised in Colac, if you haven’t met Sonja, you’ve probably spoken to her on the phone. Next time ask her about her hobbies of drawing, crocheting or which books she’s devouring at present. You can also ask her about her beautiful grandkids who, like her footy team Carlton for a change, are bringing much joy to her life.
Our Rubes is a true gem, in our eyes and as a player on the netball court. When she’s not greeting everyone at our Camperdown reception, you’ll find her at the Kolora Noorat Football Netball Club, darting about the court or directing play as a coach. We’re not such fans of Rubes’ footy side (the Tigers), but love having her at the heart of our team.
Our Abbs grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand but followed her heart and found herself in Colac. She loves cheering on her hubby who plays footy for South Colac and chasing her pooch, Willow. When she's winding down for ‘me time', she’ll either opt to cook or snuggle under a doona with a good book.
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