Whether you are the executor of an estate, a family member who has been left out of a will, or someone finally getting their own affairs in order, we act for people in Attwood and across Melbourne's north.
Three quite different jobs sit under this heading. Making a will and a power of attorney is the straightforward one, and the cheapest thing you will ever do to save your family trouble. Administering an estate — applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration, then calling in assets, paying debts and distributing — is procedural work with real deadlines. Contesting a will, or defending one, is litigation: in Victoria an eligible person can bring a family provision claim, and the time limit runs from the grant, so it is short. We do all three, and we will tell you plainly which one you are actually in.
People in Attwood often come to us after someone has passed away and the family is uncertain what happens next—or before that, when they want to make sure their wishes are clear and documented. You might have a house, superannuation, a business interest, or investments that need to pass to specific people. Sometimes there's no will at all, or an old one that no longer fits. The first step is usually to gather what documents exist: any will, a list of what the person owned, details of who they wanted to benefit, and names of anyone they chose to manage things. If probate is needed, we help you understand what that involves and what paperwork the court requires. It's practical to start by writing down what you know and bringing it in.
Tell us where the estate stands. We'll set out what has to happen, in what order, and what it will cost.
Leave your name and number — we call you straight back, usually within 2 minutes (8am–8pm), to understand your situation and book you in with the right lawyer. No cost, no obligation. Outside those hours we'll text you and call first thing.
We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
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