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Highly experienced wills & estate lawyers in Melbourne & Ballarat

No one likes to think about dying, but taking some time to plan your estate and prepare your will can save your loved ones a lot of heartache. Our wills and estate lawyers are based in Melbourne and Ballarat and can help you protect those that mean the most.

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Plan and protect your future wealth in line with your best interests

No one likes to think about dying, but taking some time to plan your estate and prepare your will can save your loved ones a lot of heartache. Our wills and estate lawyers are based in Melbourne and Ballarat and can help you protect those that mean the most. 

Contesting a Will

If you feel like you’ve been unfairly treated or haven’t been included in your loved one’s will, you may be able to contest the will. Our will lawyers can give you advice on your rights and help you contest the will.

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Estate Planning & Asset Protection

Estate planning can make sure that you look after those you love, leave a legacy behind and ensure you have the right asset protection strategies in place. Our wills and estate lawyers can outline your options and make sure you’ve got all the paperwork in place to give you peace of mind.

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Guardianship & Administration (VCAT)

When you’re not able to make decisions for yourself due to illness or injury, you may need a VCAT administrator or VCAT guardianship to be put in place. Our estate and planning lawyers can help you make sure your wishes are carried out when you’re not able to.

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Intestacy

If you die without a will it means that the people you want to inherit your estate may receive nothing. Our lawyers can help you understand your rights if there’s a dispute over an estate or prevent you from dying with no will.

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Letters of Administration

It can be challenging if a loved one passes away without a valid will. If you believe you have a right to the deceased’s estate, you may need to apply for Letters of Administration. Our lawyers can explain the process to you in plain English.

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Medical Treatment Decision Maker & Advance Care Directives

If you get sick or have an accident, you may not be able to make decisions about your medical treatment. You can outline these in an Advanced Care Directive and appoint one or more people to be your Medical Treatment Decision Maker. Our lawyers can help you make sure your wishes are honoured.

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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney can help protect you and your interests if you’re unable to. Whether you’re seriously ill, going overseas or are unable to make legal, financial or personal decisions, our power of attorney lawyers can help you draft a document that covers you for a short or long period of time.

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Probate

If you’re the executor of a deceased’s will you may need to apply for a Grant of Probate in Victoria and then manage the distribution of their assets. Our wills and probate lawyers can explain what you need to know.

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Special Disability Trusts

If you have a child who is disabled or a family member who has special needs, a Specialist Disability Trust can protect & look after their needs. Our lawyers can help you with your wills and estate planning and prepare a trust deed so you can look after your loved ones.

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Survivorship Application

If your partner passes away, and you are joint proprietors of your assets or property, you can apply to have the assets transferred into your name by completing a survivorship application. Our lawyers can take the stress out of the situation by helping you to complete your application.

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Testament Trust Wills

Testamentary trust wills are often used when estate planning to ensure the people you want to benefit from your assets do when you pass away. They are also used to assist in asset protection, and protecting beneficiaries who might be at risk.  Our estate lawyers can advise you of the benefits of a testamentary trust and help you create a testamentary trust to protect those you love.

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Wills

While no one wants to think about dying, having a will in place makes sure that you have a say in who you gets your assets, property and personal belongings. You can also decide when and how they will receive them. Our solicitors can help you draft a will that reflects your wishes.

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