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 Watsonia 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.
People in Watsonia often come to us after someone has died—usually a family member—and they're unsure what happens next with the property, bank accounts, and other assets. Sometimes there's a will, sometimes there isn't. The main thing is working out who can make decisions about the estate and what needs to happen first. Before you meet with us, it helps to gather any documents you can find: the will itself (if one exists), recent bank statements, property deeds, superannuation paperwork, and information about any debts. If you were named as executor or administrator, or if you're a family member trying to understand your role, we can walk you through what comes next and what paperwork needs to be prepared.
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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