Lasting Legacy Legal is a boutique law firm located in Ipswich, servicing Ipswich, Toowoomba & surrounding suburbs. By maintaining a boutique practice, we provide clients with advice and a tailored service to ensure you feel wanted and valued as a client. With so many large law firms competing for every dollar, it is refreshing to have a small, personalised and hardworking firm that competes for its clients! We can also arrange to travel to you (if needed) as we understand that sometimes travelling can be an obstacle.
Our Values
Empathy
We take a compassionate and sympathetic approach to all matters
Integrity
Acting honestly, ethically and transparently in all dealings
Professionalism
Actively understanding and empathising with the experiences and challenges of others; without judgement
Dependability
Consistently demonstrating integrity through actions not just words
What we can help you with
We provide cost effective legal services in estate planning and estate administration, to help you through the sometimes challenging and emotional stages and circumstances of life. Your legal matters are important to us. We can provide you with easy-to-understand solutions and advice in a timely manner.
There is no one size fits all in terms of estate planning, we look at your individual circumstances and what your ultimate goals are regarding the distribution of your assets.
Losing a loved one is hard and the duties that come with administering their estate at an emotional time can be overwhelming. We can help make the legal process smooth and efficient so you can focus on your healing and grieving.
Estate Planning
Do you have a Will and adequate estate planning in place should the unexpected happen? If you want to have a say in how your assets are distributed to your loved ones on your death, we can help with the following:
- Preparing a Will whether simple or complex gifting is involved.
- Preparing a Will incorporating Testamentary Trusts / Protective Trusts / Special Disability Trusts.
- Preparing Binding Death Benefit Nominations in relation to your superannuation.
- Preparing Enduring Power of Attorney documentation.
Estate Administration
Have you been appointed as an Executor of a Will? Have you lost a loved one who did not have a Will? If you need assistance administering an estate, we can help with the following:
- Providing advice on your duties as executor.
- Help to carry out your duties in an efficient and professional manner.
- Obtaining a Grant of Probate.
- Obtaining Letters of Administration.
- Closing bank accounts.
- Transferring property.
- Dealing with superannuation/investments/managed funds.
- Dealing with shares.
- dealing with nursing home RAD.
- Distribution of the estate pursuant to the Will or if required laws of intestacy.
Residential Conveyancing / Transfer of Residential Property
Do you need assistance with transferring residential property or you have recently signed a Contract or planning on signing a Contract for the purchase or sale of residential property? We can help you to navigate the legal process and make a difficult task seem simple and straightforward. We can act on your behalf to help ensure a seamless and stress-free transaction. Our services include:
- Purchase of houses, vacant land or units.
- Sale of houses, vacant land or units.
- Transfers of residential property to family members.
- Transfers of residential property pursuant to a Family Court Order.
About the Director
Megan commenced her legal career in 2000, gaining invaluable experience in many aspects of law both in Ipswich and Brisbane. This experience inspired her to undertake studies in a Bachelor of Laws degree, and she was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2015.
Megan is passionate in assisting clients with their estate planning and estate administration needs. Her knowledge, experience and compassion enable her to appreciate the broader implications and issues surrounding these matters, and which results in a holistic perspective in advising clients.
Outside of the office, Megan is a mum to three young children, who have more hobbies and interests than you can poke a stick at! She enjoys socialising with friends and family on the weekends. Megan is also an animal lover and an avid hiker.
If you are looking for someone who is honest, reliable, trustworthy and willing to go the extra mile for you, look no further!
