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 Laverton 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 Laverton, people often come to us when someone has died and there's no clear will, or a will exists but the family isn't sure how to proceed. Sometimes an estate is straightforward—a house, a car, a bank account—but other times there are multiple properties, superannuation, or disagreement among family members about what was intended. Before you meet with us, gather any documents you can find: the original will if there is one, death certificate, bank statements, property deeds, and a list of who you think should inherit. If you're named as executor or administrator, write down what you understand your role to be. These details help us understand where things stand and what steps come 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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