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 Preston and across Melbourne's inner north.
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.
Preston residents often come to us after someone has passed away and the family is uncertain what happens next with the person's assets, property and financial accounts. Sometimes there's a will; sometimes there isn't. Other times people are planning ahead and want to make sure their own estate is in order so their family isn't left sorting things out in confusion. The first step is usually to gather documents: the death certificate if relevant, any will or previous estate planning paperwork, bank statements, property details, and a list of what assets and debts existed. We can then talk through what needs to happen, who might need to be involved, and what the practical next steps are for your particular situation.
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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