Wills | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Commercial Agreements
Planning Today.
Peace of Mind for Tomorrow.
Clear, practical advice to help you put your affairs in order, protect the people who matter to you and plan confidently for the future.
Tom Holland provides straightforward, personal advice on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and related planning matters through SA Ledgers.
The specialist you will actually speak with
Putting the Right Arrangements in Place
Planning for the future is something many of us put off.
Whether you need to make or update a Will, want to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, or need a business agreement drafted or reviewed, having clear professional guidance can make the process easier to understand.
Tom provides practical, straightforward advice focused on your individual circumstances.
Wills
Putting clear arrangements in place for your estate and those you wish to provide for.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Choosing trusted people to assist with important decisions if the need arises.
Commercial Agreements
Practical drafting and review of straightforward business and commercial agreements.
Wills
Make Sure Your Wishes Are Clear
A Will allows you to record how you would like your estate to be dealt with following your death. A properly prepared Will can provide greater clarity for your family and for the people responsible for administering your estate.
Making a Will is about clarity, planning, control and peace of mind — for you and for the people who matter to you.
- Deciding who should inherit your assets.
- Appointing people you trust to administer your estate.
- Making appropriate arrangements where there are children or other dependants.
- Recording your wishes clearly.
- Reflecting changes in your family or personal circumstances.
- Reviewing an existing Will that may no longer reflect your wishes.
- Providing greater clarity for those dealing with your affairs.
When Should I Review My Will?
People commonly consider reviewing their Will following significant changes in their circumstances. Examples can include:
- Marriage or changes in relationships
- Having children or grandchildren
- Buying or selling significant property
- Significant changes in financial circumstances
- Changes within the family
- Changes to the people you previously intended to benefit
- An existing Will that has not been reviewed for some time
Making or reviewing a Will does not need to be complicated. Tom can talk through your circumstances, explain the issues you may wish to consider and help you put appropriate arrangements in place.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Plan Ahead for the Decisions That Matter
A Lasting Power of Attorney — commonly known as an LPA — is a legal arrangement through which you can appoint trusted people to make certain decisions on your behalf in circumstances permitted by law.
An LPA is fundamentally about planning ahead, choosing people you trust, retaining control over who may act for you, and providing clarity for your family.
Unexpected illness, accidents or changes in your ability to manage your affairs can happen at different stages of life — an LPA is not simply something for later life.
Property & Financial Affairs
This type of LPA can allow your appointed attorneys to deal with certain financial and property matters on your behalf, subject to the terms of the LPA and applicable law. This may include matters relating to:
- Bank accounts
- Bills and financial commitments
- Property
- Investments
- Other financial affairs
Health & Welfare
This type of LPA can allow your appointed attorneys to make certain decisions relating to your health, care and personal welfare where the legal conditions for its use are met.
Tom can explain how each type works and help you decide which arrangements may be appropriate for your circumstances.
Why Consider a Lasting Power of Attorney?
People sometimes assume a spouse, partner or adult child will automatically be able to manage all of their affairs or make important decisions for them if they become unable to do so themselves. An LPA provides a formal legal framework for choosing trusted people to act on your behalf in the circumstances permitted by law.
- Choosing in advance who you trust
- Planning for unexpected illness or incapacity
- Making future financial arrangements easier to manage
- Providing greater clarity for family members
- Reducing uncertainty about who should deal with important matters
- Making these decisions yourself while you are able to do so
An LPA is not simply something to think about later in life. It is a way of planning ahead and deciding who you would trust to act for you should the need ever arise.
For Individuals & Businesses
Commercial Agreements & Contract Drafting
Clear agreements can help businesses and individuals understand their respective responsibilities from the outset.
Tom provides practical assistance with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, with an emphasis on clear language, workable terms and documentation that reflects what the parties have actually agreed.
This service is suited to consultants, contractors, entrepreneurs and businesses needing straightforward agreements put in place or checked.
Examples of work include
- Consultancy Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Supplier Agreements
- Contractor Agreements
- Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
- Terms of Business
- General Commercial Agreements
- Review of existing contracts and agreements
Need an agreement drafted or reviewed?
Speak with Tom about what you are trying to achieve and the agreement you need.
About Tom
Tom Holland
Wills, LPAs & Commercial Agreements — SA Ledgers
Tom Holland has an extensive professional background in law. Drawing on that experience, Tom provides individuals and businesses with practical assistance in relation to Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and commercial agreements.
His approach is straightforward and personal: understand what the client is trying to achieve, explain the available options clearly and help put appropriate documentation in place without unnecessary legal jargon.
When you get in touch, Tom is the person you will actually speak with — from your first conversation through to completing your arrangements.
Getting Started Is Simple
Book a Conversation
Choose a convenient appointment directly through Tom's online calendar.
Talk Through Your Situation
Speak directly with Tom about your circumstances, what you would like to achieve and any initial questions you have.
Understand Your Next Steps
Tom will explain the appropriate next steps and how he may be able to assist.
You do not need to understand all the legal terminology or know exactly what service you require before contacting Tom. The first step can simply be a conversation.
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Tom's services form part of the wider professional support available through SA Ledgers.
Visit the main SA Ledgers website to learn more about its accounting, tax and wider business services.
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Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to have everything worked out before speaking with Tom. Whether you are thinking about making a Will, putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, planning for your family's future or need a commercial agreement drafted or reviewed, the first step can simply be a conversation.