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 Dallas 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People in Dallas often come to us when someone has died and there's no will, or a will exists but it's unclear or outdated. Sometimes family members disagree about what should happen, or the estate includes rental property, a business, or superannuation that complicates things. A common starting point is gathering documents: the death certificate, any will or previous estate paperwork, bank statements, property titles, and a list of who might have a claim. We can then work through what needs to happen next, whether that involves applying to court, notifying beneficiaries, or managing assets. Many people also come before a death occurs, wanting to put a will in place or update one that no longer fits their circumstances.
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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