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 Fraser Rise and across Melbourne's west.
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.
In Fraser Rise, people typically come to us about wills and estates after a death in the family, or when they realise they need to put their own affairs in order. You might be sorting through a parent's or spouse's papers and unsure what happens next, or you may have property, superannuation and dependants and want a will that actually reflects your wishes. Start by gathering any existing will or estate documents you can find, a list of what assets exist (property, bank accounts, investments), who depends on you, and any particular arrangements you want made. If someone has died, collect the death certificate and any paperwork about their finances. Bring these along so we can work through what needs to happen.
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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