Tailored Legal Solutions For Every Stage Of Life
About AMS & Co Legal
AMS & Co Legal was established in 2023 by Principal Lawyer Alana Shaddick. Located in Busselton, Western Australia, we proudly serve clients locally and across the entire State with our range of appointment options. Specialising in a comprehensive range of legal services designed to meet your diverse needs. Our estate planning services ensure that your assets are protected and your wishes are honoured, while our estate administration expertise guides you through the complexities of managing a loved one’s estate. Additionally, we provide robust support in commercial law, helping your business navigate legal challenges with confidence.
At AMS & Co Legal, our vision is to provide accessible, exceptional legal services tailored to each client's needs. We value clarity, fairness, and dedication, ensuring practical and cost-effective solutions. Our mission is to simplify the legal process and achieve favourable outcomes, all with a commitment to fixed fee billing ensuring that you know the exact cost upfront with no hidden surprises.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you need assistance with estate planning, estate administration or commercial law, AMS & Co Legal is here to help.
Practice Areas
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At AMS & Co Legal, we provide comprehensive estate planning services to ensure your wishes are honoured and your assets are protected. Our services include;
- Specialist drafting of Wills for simple and complex estates
- Testamentary Trusts
- Business succession planning
- Advice regarding the care and provision of beneficiaries
- Asset protection advice and avoiding challenges
- Powers of Attorney
- Powers of Guardianship
- Advance Health Directives
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Navigating the complexities of estate administration is made simpler with AMS & Co Legal. Our services include;
- Probate
- Letters of Administration
- Landgate Application by Personal Representative
- Landgate Survivorship Application
- Transfer of assets
- Contested Estates
- Family Provision Act claims
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Our commercial law services are designed to support your business with precision and expertise. Our services include;
- Specialised and bespoke contract drafting
- Review of contracts
- Business acquisitions and disposals
- Dispute resolution
Meet Our Principal
Our Principal Lawyer, Alana Shaddick was admitted as a Lawyer to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in March 2015 and practices exclusively in commercial law and wills and estates.
With a wealth of experience, Alana prides herself on her attention to detail, simplifying the legal process for her clients and working hard to achieve favourable outcomes. Her personable approach has seen her represent families, small business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and ASX-listed companies throughout her legal career.
As Owner, Founder and Principal, Alana's vision for AMS & Co Legal is to provide accessible and exceptional legal services to clients in a tailored and personable manner. Offering practical and cost-effective solutions, experience confidence and security in your legal team—choose AMS & Co Legal for your estate planning, estate administration and commercial law needs.
Estate Planning FAQs
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A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It is a legal document that expresses your wishes as to how your assets should be distributed after your death. A Will also appoints a legal representative to manage the estate assets until final distribution.
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It is estimated that approximately 50% of Australians die without a valid Will. Having a valid Will in place provides certainty and peace of mind for both yourself and your loved ones. Ensuring that your Will reflects your current wishes will save your loved ones a lot of time, stress and money in the event of your death. It can also prevent your beneficiaries from being burdened with unnecessary distress or disputes.
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If you die without a valid Will, you will be considered to have died "intestate". This means that a person entitled to your estate is required to make an application to the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a Grant of Letters of Administration. Your estate will thereafter be distributed according to a pre- determined formula set out in the Administration Act 1903, rather than according to your wishes.
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Any person over the age of 18 years who is of sound mind can prepare their own Will. However, Wills are complex and important documents and it is therefore recommended to have a Will prepared by a professional. As part of the estate planning process, AMS & Co Legal will provide specialist estate planning advice and strategies tailored to your individual circumstances. AMS & Co Legal will ensure that your Will not only complies with all of the formal requirements, but it also reflects your current wishes and adequately provides for your loved ones.
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An Enduring Power of Attorney (also known as an EPA) is a legal document that a person can make to give another person or persons, the legal authority to make financial and property decisions on their behalf, either immediately, or once they have lost the capacity to do so themselves.
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An Enduring Power of Guardianship (also known as an EPG) is a legal document that a person can make to give another person or persons, the legal authority to make personal, lifestyle, treatment and medical decisions on their behalf in the event that they lose the capacity to make such decisions for themselves.
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An Advance Health Directive (also known as an AHD or Living Will) allows a person to make decisions about the health care that they receive in the future. An AHD can be used to provide or withhold consent to receive specified medical, surgical and dental treatments, as well as other health care, such as life-sustaining or palliative care.
