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 Reservoir 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.
In Reservoir, people often come to us after someone has died and the family is unsure how to proceed. Sometimes there's a will; sometimes there isn't. The immediate practical step is to gather what paperwork exists—the death certificate, any document the deceased left behind that looks like a will, details of bank accounts, property, superannuation, and insurance. If there are debts or a mortgage, those need listing too. Families in the area are usually working out who should handle the estate, whether probate is necessary, and how long it will take. We help you understand what you're holding and what the next step should be before any formal application.
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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