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 Maribyrnong 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.
People in Maribyrnong often come to us when a parent or spouse has died and the family needs to understand what happens next—whether there's a will, who can act, and how to distribute the estate fairly. Sometimes someone has already started the process alone and hit a snag. Before you call, gather any will documents you can find, a list of what the person owned (house, bank accounts, superannuation, business interests), names and addresses of beneficiaries, and funeral costs if they've been paid. If there's no will, write down who the close family members are and whether anyone is willing to take the lead role. These details help us give you a clear picture of what the first steps should 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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