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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park often come to us after someone has died without a will, or when an existing will needs to be proved and assets distributed. Sometimes an executor or beneficiary finds themselves confused about what they're supposed to do, or there's disagreement among family about how the estate should be divided. Before meeting with us, it helps to gather the deceased's documents—any will you can find, death certificate, bank statements, property deeds, superannuation letters, and details of debts or mortgages. Jot down the names and contact details of all likely beneficiaries and anyone who might have a claim. If you're managing the estate, write down what assets exist and their approximate value. We can then walk through what needs to happen next and what paperwork is required.
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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