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 Lower Plenty and across Melbourne's north-east.
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 Lower Plenty often come to us when a parent or spouse dies and someone needs to work out what happens to the house, superannuation, bank accounts and personal items. Sometimes there's a will; sometimes there isn't. Other times the will is old or unclear, or family members disagree about what it means or whether it's valid. You might be the executor named in the will, or a family member wondering what your role is. Before you contact us, gather what you can find: the original will if one exists, details of bank accounts and property, superannuation statements, and a list of who the person wanted to benefit. We can walk through what comes next and what paperwork you'll need to sort out.
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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