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Before I married and had children, my mother asked me “Andrew, I assume that you have a Will? I do not want you leaving a mess behind for me if you die!” My response to my mother was “Don’t be silly Mum. Of course I have a Will, I am a solicitor.”
Unfortunately I remember saying these words, when in fact I didn’t have a Will. It seemed to me to be unnecessary given that I was not married and had little or no money so I did not really worry about it. Looking back now, I cannot believe my attitude.
I think it is one that is reflective of many aged in their mid-twenties or younger.
This anecdote is indicative of many family situations where a mother is trying to make sure that her young sons have their affairs in place so that if something does happen then the mother is not left with a bigger mess than should otherwise be the case.
As solicitors, we realise that our clients are sometimes complacent about arranging their affairs.
You have to be 18 to do a Will and / or an EPA. It might be convenient for students who are away at university and who need their mothers to look after banking, etc., in their absence.
Having an EPA will allow you as a parent to attend to your child’s affairs whilst they are at university or overseas.
In order to encourage people under twenty to arrange for a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) we are offering to prepare these documents for “under 20’s” for the next two (2) months for a reduced fee. Please contact us for more details.
About the author
Andrew Telford
Director
LLB
Andrew Telford is the resident director in the firm’s Whitsunday office which is situated in the Whitsunday Business Centre which is next to the Coles Supermarket at Cannonvale. The office is accessible with abundant car parking and there is a lift which means that, those who need to, can avoid stairs.
Andrew is from a cane farming family and was born and raised in Proserpine. He practised law in Proserpine for many years and has since 2000 had an office in Airlie Beach. Andrew has the benefit of being a hands on local solicitor and can empathise with the local people as well as people from outside the region. Clients can benefit from Andrew’s local experience as well as the personal relationships that he has within the Whitsunday area. Andrew was admitted as a solicitor in 1991 and recently has worked mostly in commercial and property related matters.
Andrew is married to Rachelle and he has two sons and a daughter. Rachelle is a hands on mum who loves Crossfit. Andrew is happy to be either fishing with Jack or weightlifting with Mitchell. Jack is keen about sports fishing (bait fishing is very much frowned upon!!) and has encouraged Andrew, at some expense, to buy a boat, ute and build a shed to accommodate these ‘accessories’. Andrew has also learned how to hold a fish ‘properly’ for an Instagram post. Mitchell can usually be found in the gym where he is excelling as a powerlifter. Andrew’s daughter Abby is quite an intellectual having an avid interest in languages and psychology.
About Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors
For over 100 years, Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors has been a leading local law firm in Mackay, with offices in Proserpine and Cannonvale servicing the Whitsundays region. Our experienced solicitors provide professional legal services to individuals, families and businesses across regional Queensland.
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