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 Niddrie and across Melbourne's inner north-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 Niddrie often come to us after someone has passed away without a will in place, or when a will exists but the family isn't sure how to move forward. Sometimes there's uncertainty about who should act as executor, or what assets need to be tracked down—a house, a bank account, superannuation, or personal items with sentimental value. Other times a will was made years ago and circumstances have changed significantly. The first practical step is usually to gather whatever documents you have: the original will if there is one, any death certificate, recent bank statements, property titles, and a list of what you know the person owned. Bring those along with names and contact details of anyone who might be a beneficiary or have information about the estate. We can then walk through what needs to happen 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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