Wills, estates and probate lawyers in Dandenong and surrounding areas

The death of someone close to you can be a difficult time. We can help you to manage the deceased’s bank accounts, property, shares and other assets so that you do not bear the burden alone.

We can assist you with the preparation of all necessary documents in the following situations:

• If the person has left a valid will – you may need to apply for probate of the deceased person’s estate
• If the person did not leave a will and the estate is over a certain value – you may need to apply for administration of the deceased person’s estate
• Contesting a will – if you feel you have been unfairly left out under the terms of a will, we can help you to dispute it. Disputing a will can be complicated, with documents to be filed within strict time limits.  We can advise you regarding your chances of succeeding in a challenge to a will.
• Planning your estate – estate planning goes beyond simply making a will. We can advise you on the most tax-effective ways to distribute your assets and assist you to make plans about the operation of businesses and the like when you are no longer here.

So that you have financial certainty, we offer the following services on a fixed fee basis.

Our Wills and Estate services include:

• Standard wills
• ‘Mirror’ wills (usually between spouses and/or domestic partners)
• Complex wills involving multiple assets and/or trusts structures
• Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial)
• General Power of Attorney
• Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
• Application for grant of probate or letters of administration

 

We also act in disputes/litigation regarding deceased estates.

Please contact us to discuss further.