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Estate & Will Lawyer Melbourne
Whether you are looking to put a plan in place for the future, you are in charge of administering an estate or you want to dispute an estate, you are in the right place.
We at Campus Lawyers are experts in all matters regarding wills and estates in Melbourne and Victoria.
From drafting a simple will to complex trust structures, to probate and distributing estates, our estate lawyers are able to help you with every step of the process.
We understand that matters related to estates, wills and trusts require careful consideration and expert legal guidance, and that everyone’s circumstances are unique and require unique solutions.
Our dedicated team of wills and estate lawyers in Melbourne is here to assist you in navigating the complexities of estate planning, administration, and probate.
We Offer the Following Wills & Estate Law Services:
Estate Planning
When it comes to planning for the future and ensuring the smooth transfer of assets to your loved ones, having a well-crafted estate and succession planning strategy in place is crucial.
Our experienced estate planning lawyers have a deep understanding of the intricacies of Victorian estate law and a proven track record of providing personalised solutions tailored to our clients’ unique circumstances.
We are able to help you with all aspects of estate planning, from advising you on the best structure to setting it all up. Speak to an estate lawyer today to get your estate plan sorted!
Drafting or Updating Your Will
Need to Make or Update Your Will?
At Campus Lawyers, we specialise in making sure your will is clear and matches your current situation and wishes. Life changes such as getting married, getting divorced, or having a child often mean your will needs an update to make sure your assets go where you want them to.
Our team is here to help you every step of the way when drafting a will. We’ll explain everything and make sure you’re involved in writing each part of your will. We also know how to handle complex wills and family or financial situations that might affect your will.
Trust Creation and Administration
Our estate lawyers can advise you on the creation and management of different types of testamentary trusts depending on your needs, such as discretionary and special needs trusts. We can also provide guidance on the appointment of trustees and the proper administration of trusts.
By creating a trust, you form a legal entity that holds and manages your assets for your beneficiaries. You can also decide how and when your assets will be passed on.
We customise each trust to meet your specific needs. Whether you want to reduce estate taxes, shield your assets from creditors, or care for someone with special needs, our experts are here to assist you.
We’ll guide you through the process of creating testamentary trusts—and help you choose the best one for your situation.
Probate and Estate Administration
At Campus Lawyers, we offer thorough support in managing probate and estate administration. Losing a loved family member is hard, and dealing with legal matters afterward can add to the stress. We’re here to simplify this for you, ensuring everything is handled with care and respect.
Probate is a legal process where the court checks and approves the deceased’s will. This process involves validating the will, identifying and inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.
If there was no will, we can still guide you through the process, helping you understand how the estate will be divided according to law.
Our team is dedicated to making this experience as easy as possible for you. We’ll take care of all the paperwork, represent you in court, and deal with creditors and heirs for you. Our goal is to settle the estate quickly and without any issues, helping to avoid any possible disputes.
Will Disputes (Contest)
If you feel you have been unjustly left out of a will, we can help with dispute resolution.
We handle will disputes and contesting with care and professionalism. If you think a will doesn’t truly represent what the deceased wanted, you might need to challenge it. We’re here to assist you in these delicate matters and ensure your rights are protected.
Our will lawyers are able to advise you in the likelihood of your will dispute being successful and assist you with making the claim. We can also help you defend a will against a claim.
Estate Disputes & Litigation
Whether you wish to make a claim against an estate or you are defending a claim against an estate, we are able to help you with all estate disputes and litigation while ensuring your personal interests are protected.
Estate litigation often comes from disagreements among beneficiaries, confusion over the will’s terms, or issues with the executor’s or trustee’s actions. We know these situations can be emotionally tough and complicated. That’s why we provide not only legal expertise but also sensitivity and support to help you through these times.
Our services are customised to fit your specific needs. We’ll help you understand your rights and explain any legal reasons you might have for a dispute. We’ll then create a strategy focused on getting the best possible outcome, whether that involves negotiating a settlement or going to court.
Our aim is to ensure that you get the best possible outcome in the estate litigation matter, resolving it as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Estate Tax Planning
Are you looking to reduce estate taxes and make sure more of your assets end up with your loved ones? Our estate lawyers can provide guidance and advice to minimise estate tax liabilities through various strategies, such as gifting, establishing tax-efficient trusts, or utilising exemptions and deductions available under the tax laws.
We do more than just help you write a will—we create a full plan that covers every part of your estate.
We take the time to really understand your personal goals and the details of your financial situation. This helps us make a plan that lowers your tax burden and increases the benefits for your family.
If you need to give someone authority to act on your behalf, you need a Power of Attorney.
We offer Powers of Attorney services to help you manage your affairs with confidence. Preparing for the future means more than just setting up a will. It’s about making sure that the right people can make decisions for you if you’re not able to.
A Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to handle your money, legal matters, and health care decisions if something happens and you can’t make those decisions yourself. This gives you peace of mind, knowing that your choices will be respected.
We are here to help you establish a power of attorney and advise you in order to ensure you make the right decision as to who to give the power to and how to do it properly.
Our team in Melbourne is skilled in creating, reviewing, and where necessary revoking Powers of Attorney documents that meet your unique needs. We guide you through each step, helping you understand what each decision means and how it fits into your broader plans for the future.
Deceased Estates
If you are dealing with a deceased estate or need to administer the estate of a deceased person, our law firm is here to help. Our deceased estates experts can ensure that the process is completed correctly and if any issues arise, we will help you to resolve them.
We manage all aspects of deceased estate management to ensure your loved one’s wishes are honoured efficiently and with respect. Our deceased estate lawyers are highly experienced in probate and estate administration. We’ll assist you in obtaining probate, managing estate taxes, and settling all debts and claims properly.
Should there be any challenges or disputes over the will, our skilled estate litigation lawyers are prepared to resolve these issues with care and expertise, always aiming to honour your loved one’s wishes.
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