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 Bundoora 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 Bundoora often come to us when a parent or spouse passes away and there's no will, or when an estate needs to be wound up. Sometimes there's a will but it's old, handwritten, or unclear. You might be the executor named in a will and unsure where to start, or you've inherited but need to understand your rights and obligations. First, gather the original will if there is one, the death certificate, details of bank accounts and property the person owned, and a list of anyone who might have a claim on the estate. If you're dealing with a death without a will, collect information about who the person lived with and any children they had. Bring what you have, and we can walk through what needs to happen next.
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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