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 Beveridge 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 Beveridge often come to us when a family member has passed away and there's no clear will, or a will exists but the person dealing with it isn't sure how to proceed. You might be the executor named in the will, or the closest relative, and you're faced with managing the deceased's property, bank accounts, and other assets while also notifying creditors and beneficiaries. Start by gathering the original will if one exists, along with the death certificate, details of bank accounts and property, any life insurance policies, and a list of people the deceased owed money to or wanted to leave something to. Having these documents in one place makes the next steps much clearer.
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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