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 Fawkner 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 Fawkner often come to us when someone has died and there's no will, or a will exists but it's unclear who should manage the estate or who gets what. Sometimes the person who passed away left instructions nobody can find, or family members disagree about what was meant to happen. Before you meet with a lawyer, gather any documents you can—the death certificate, bank statements, property deeds, insurance papers, or any handwritten notes. Write down the names and contact details of anyone who might have a claim on the estate, and list major assets you're aware of. A lawyer can then help you work out what steps come next and what your role and responsibilities might be.
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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