Overview

Studies show that at least 45% of Australians do not have a valid Will.

Wills and estate planning can present a complicated situation, particularly if you are dealing with blended families, children who are affected by drug or alcohol, who are estranged, disabled or irresponsible with their money.

While you can never know what’s just around the corner, effective planning and robust legal advice can bring peace-of-mind.

Our ‘Preparing Your Wills and Estate’ E-guide will arm you with the key information you need to know about preparing your Will and Estate.

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    Key Information and Definitions

    We know legal processes can be daunting and downright incomprehensible at times. We offer our clients superior, professional advice which is easily understood, and is provided in a timely manner.

    So, to help you understand exactly who and what we are referring to when we talk about planning your Wills and Estate, we have included a glossary of key terms as well as a list of the key roles that people will play in this process.

    Setting up Your Wills and Estate

    Your Will is one of the most important documents that you will ever sign. For this reason we recommend that you get legal advice to ensure the contents of this are correct.

    The purpose of our ‘Preparing Your Wills and Estate’ E-guide is to provide you with the fundamental information that will help you plan and prepare this important document as well as those required for your Estate Planning. This includes:

    • Writing your Will
    • Setting up your Superannuation Nomination
    • Appointing your Attorney and Enduring Guardian
    • Setting up a Testamentary Trust

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When it comes to setting up Will and your Estate, we recognise that everyone has circumstances that are unique to their situation. However our ‘Preparing Your Wills and Estate’ E-Guide does answer some commonly asked questions relating to second marriages and managing asset allocation to children who may be unable to manage certain financial assets, such as:

    • Facts about Wills
    • Glossary of Key terms & the Key Roles
    • Setting up your Will & Estate
    • How do I provide for children’s special needs in my will?
    • How can I ensure that my Will provides adequately for my children and my current spouse?
    • Can I prepare my Binding Death benefit Nomination myself?
    • How do I distribute my share of land that I own jointly?

    Testimonials

    “I am extremely happy with the service that I have received from Donovan Oates Hannaford. In particular the interactions with their staff and their prompt attention to my issues.”

    “The team at Donovan Oates Hannaford always provide me with an alternate option and explain the consequences of each option. They simplify complex problems and are very thorough in their approach.” - Anon

     

    "Hadyn was very helpful with my enquiries into Wills, probate, etc even though I was from Sydney! I would highly recommend him." - Lou

    E-Guide Author

    Hadyn Oriti is a Partner with Donovan Oates Hannaford. He has a wealth of experience in providing advice on Wills and Estate Planning.

    If you would like to find out more about planning your Will and Estate, please contact the team.

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    Areas of Practice:

    • Property and Commercial Law
    • Consumer Credit and Retail Banking
    • Leasing – commercial and retail
    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Disputes
    • Personal Property Securities

    Background:

    Hadyn Oriti brings a depth of understanding and experience in commercial law and banking law that is generally not found outside of large, city firms. With more than 35 years’ experience, he has worked for national law firms Clayton Utz and Mallesons in banking and finance, and has also held roles as general counsel, company secretary and CEO for several successful companies in both Australia and New Zealand. Hadyn has spoken at industry and legal conferences and seminars on banking and finance issues and was an author of the CCH publication "The New Consumer Credit Code Explained". He has advised many national and regional lenders throughout his career. Hadyn Oriti made the move from Melbourne to the mid north coast in 2008, and joined Donovan Oates Hannaford shortly after. He became a partner of the firm in 2011. Hadyn’s depth of experience includes:
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    • Leasing and property transactions
    • Estate planning
    • Advising lenders in Australia and New Zealand on credit and debit products
    • Preparing the AML/CTF programs
    • Drafting standard loan agreements and procedures for use in Australia and New Zealand
    • Recovery and enforcement litigation on behalf of lenders
    • Corporate governance issues
    • White label banking schemes, joint ventures and alliances
    • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
    • Personal property security law

    Education:

    • Bachelor of Laws - University of Queensland (1987)

    Community Involvement:

    • Rotary
    • President, Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce
    • Board Member, Edmund Barton Centre for Business Excellence
    • A Notary Public

    Interests:

    • Family
    • Politics
    • Growing olives
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    Areas of Practice

    • General litigation
    • Debt recovery
    • Commercial disputes and transactions
    • Insolvency and restructuring
    • Construction disputes
    • Employment law
     

    Background

    Taylor Horne relocated to Port Macquarie and joined the team at Donovan Oates Hannaford in June 2021. Taylor has been practicing law predominantly in commercial law disputes since 2016 and brings with her a depth of experience in general litigation and debt recovery matters. After practising law in Sydney for five years, working for mid- tier firms, she moved to the mid-north coast which is only a short distance from her home in Grafton. Having grown up in regional NSW it had always been her intention to return and practice law regionally. She possesses a great degree of commercial and financial acumen Taylor’s litigation experience ranges from regular appearances in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Court of NSW, District Court of NSW and the Local Court of NSW Taylor Horne completed post graduate studies in her Masters of Law and is passionate about providing high level quality legal advice to clients regionally. She is enthusiastic about what the Port Macquarie region has to offer  

    Education

    • Bachelor of Laws - University of New England (2016)
    • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law (2016)
    • Master of Laws - University of New England (2021)
     

    Community Involvement

    • Hastings Business Women’s Network
    • Camden Haven Netball Club
    • Member, Hastings Business Women's Network
     

    Interests

    • Family & friends
    • Agriculture
    • Fishing
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    Areas of Practice:

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    • Consumer Credit and Retail Banking
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    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Disputes
    • Personal Property Securities

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    • Preparing the AML/CTF programs
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    • Recovery and enforcement litigation on behalf of lenders
    • Corporate governance issues
    • White label banking schemes, joint ventures and alliances
    • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
    • Personal property security law

    Education:

    • Bachelor of Laws - University of Queensland (1987)

    Community Involvement:

    • Rotary
    • President, Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce
    • Board Member, Edmund Barton Centre for Business Excellence
    • A Notary Public

    Interests:

    • Family
    • Politics
    • Growing olives
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