Wills, Estates & Probate

Our firm offers a wide range of services in succession planning, wills and powers of attorney, administration of deceased estates, and estate litigation.

Succession Planning

Careful succession planning ensures your wishes are carried out at the time of your death and that your families and other heirs are provided for as you intended. An effective succession plan can help to avoid unnecessary disagreements among family members when you pass away. Our experienced lawyers can assist you with your estate planning needs, including:

Simple and complex wills
Testamentary Trusts
Special Disability Trusts and other specific trusts
Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial and Personal)
Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
Elder law including guardianship and administration matters, and appearances before VCAT
Superannuation Death Benefits

Our lawyers will consider your assets, beneficiaries, the impact of your estate choices on businesses and trusts, and superannuation and life insurance issues, and will give you sound legal advice on your estate planning needs.

Probate & Deceased Estates

If you have been appointed executor under a will, navigating the processes of probate and administration can appear to be a daunting task. It is important that you seek legal expertise to help you understand and meet your obligations. Our team of experts can offer you sound legal advice and will aid you in the careful administration of a deceased estate, including:

Applications for grants of probate and letters of administration
Administration of deceased estates including obtaining bank, superannuation and life insurance funds, dealing with shares, and arranging property sales or transfers
Distribution of the estate according to the wishes of the deceased

Estate Litigation

Our firm has a reputation for excellence in estate litigation. If you are seeking to challenge a will, you are an executor defending a claim against an estate, or you are a beneficiary looking to understand your rights and entitlements, our experienced lawyers can give you the advice and assistance you need to achieve a satisfactory outcome in any estate dispute.

Challenging a will or an estate can feel like an intimidating journey. We have extremely experienced lawyers who will assist you and guide you every step of the way. We are proud of our client service. If you feel you have been left out of a will or that the deceased did not adequately provide for you, you may be eligible to challenge the will.

Our services include:

Challenging the validity of a will
Testator family maintenance claims
Defending claims against an estate