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 Jacana 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 Jacana who come to us for wills and probate often fall into a few patterns. Someone in the family passes away, and the remaining relatives need to understand what happens next—whether there's a will, who gets what, and how long the process actually takes. Other times, a householder realises they've never made a will and wants to put one in place, especially if they have young children or property they care about. We help sort out what documents exist, gather information about the estate, identify who needs to be notified, and work through the practical steps. Starting conversations early—before or shortly after someone dies—makes the whole thing clearer and less stressful for everyone involved.
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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