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 Viewbank and across Melbourne's north-east.
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 Viewbank, people often come to us when someone has passed away and the family needs to work through what happens next—whether there's a will, what assets exist, debts to settle, or disagreement over how things should be divided. Sometimes it's the executor or administrator who needs help understanding their obligations and what paperwork to lodge. Other times a family member feels they haven't been treated fairly under the will or the intestacy rules. Getting clarity early means gathering documents like the death certificate, any will or trust deed, bank statements, property titles, and a list of who might have a claim. We can walk through the process with you and explain what needs to happen and in what order.
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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