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 Wallan and across Melbourne's 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.
People in Wallan often come to us when someone has passed away and the family needs to work out what happens to the house, superannuation, bank accounts and personal items. Sometimes there's a will; sometimes there isn't. Either way, the person dealing with the estate—usually a spouse, adult child or other close relative—needs to understand what they're responsible for, what paperwork has to go to the court, and how long it's likely to take. Before you come in, gather any will or recent documents you've found, a list of what you know the person owned, details of any debts, and the names of beneficiaries or family members who might be affected. We can then walk through what needs to happen next and what your actual role will be.
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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