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Sydney Wills & Estates Lawyers for Chinese Families
Chinese families in Sydney often hold assets in more than one country, which is exactly where a do-it-yourself will fails. Sun Lawyers prepares NSW wills, enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian, advises on cross-border estates involving property in China or Hong Kong, applies for probate, and acts in family provision claims.
Book a consultationWhy Chinese speaking clients choose Sun Lawyers
- Sydney CBD office — in-person meetings by appointment
- Trilingual service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Australian-qualified solicitors, Law Society of NSW registered
- Scope and fees confirmed in writing before work starts
What we do
NSW Wills
Properly executed wills covering property, company shares, superannuation directions and guardianship of children, drafted so the intention survives translation.
Power of Attorney & Guardianship
Enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian so someone you trust can deal with your finances and health decisions if you cannot.
Cross-Border Estates
Coordinating Australian and overseas assets, including property and bank accounts in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, and the notarised documents each side requires.
Probate & Family Provision Claims
Applications for probate or letters of administration, estate administration for executors, and acting for or defending against family provision claims in the Supreme Court of NSW.
Contact
Talk to a Chinese speaking solicitor
Send a brief description of your matter. We arrange an initial consultation in Mandarin, Cantonese or English and confirm scope and fees in writing before starting.
- Suite 703 & 704, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000 · by appointment
- +61 02 9267 4988
- enquiry@sunlaws.com
Frequently asked questions
Is a will I made in China valid in Australia?
It may be recognised, but recognition and practical usability are different things. Australian banks, registries and the court often need a NSW-compliant will or additional evidence. Where assets sit in both countries, separate wills prepared to work together are usually cleaner.
What happens if I die without a will in NSW?
The intestacy rules decide who receives your estate, in a fixed order that ignores your intentions. Someone must apply for letters of administration, which takes longer and costs more than probate on a valid will.
Can my child in China inherit my Sydney property?
Yes, a beneficiary does not need to be an Australian resident. The practical issues are identity evidence, notarised and translated documents, foreign purchaser duty if the property is later transferred, and tax treatment, all of which we plan for in the will itself.
Someone is contesting my parent's will. What now?
Family provision claims in NSW generally must be filed within 12 months of death. Whether you are the executor or the claimant, evidence about financial need, the relationship and the estate's size decides the outcome, and early legal advice materially affects it.
How long does a simple will take?
Usually one meeting to take instructions and a second to sign, with the draft in between. Cross-border estates take longer because overseas asset details and notarisation need to be gathered first.
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