Wills & Estates Lawyers in Melbourne, VIC
Personalised Wills and Estate Planning Services
McNab McNab & Starke in Melbourne provides personalised legal advice for Wills and Estate planning. We have a substantial and long-standing profile in deceased estates, helping individuals draft Wills correctly and under their specific needs.
Depending on your circumstances, Wills and Estate planning can be straightforward or complex. Of key importance is that you draft a valid Will which meets legal guidelines, especially if you have detailed and specific wishes about how your property and belongings are distributed.
Wills & Estate Disputes
The McNab McNab & Starke team assists individuals looking to contest a Will or defend a claim against an estate. If you’ve been left out of a Will or are managing a challenge against an estate thatyou are responsible for administering, we can provide tailored advice. We specialise in:
- Wills Disputes
- Estate Disputes
- Trust Disputes
We’ll work on a solution to mitigate court action where possible, mediating between beneficiaries and other parties to find compromises and outline everyone’s obligations and entitlements.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is about more than deciding who receives your belongings, personal possessions, assets and superannuation benefits. It also involves appointing people to important roles, planning for what happens to you and your assets in the event you are incapacitated, all while minimising the risk of disputes and hardship once you’re gone.
- Wills and Estate Planning:
- Ensure your family members and important matters are taken care of. This includes care arrangements for dependents, bequests and gifts to family members and other persons important to you, and to charity, funeral instructions and arrangements for running a business you own.
- Powers of Attorney:
- Appoint a trusted family member, friend or professional PoA to manage your legal and financial affairs in the event of your death or legal incapacity, for example, due to a medical condition. The power of attorney can operate for a limited time or take effect indefinitely from the time you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself
Probate & Deceased Estate Administration
An experienced Wills and estates lawyer can assist executors managing a deceased estate. This includes:
- Probate:
- Assistance applying for a grant made by a Court that proves the Will of a deceased person, vests title to estate assets in the Executor and authorises the Executor to deal with the estate in accordance with the directions set out in the Will.
- Deceased Estate Administration:
- Assisting or managing Executor responsibilities. This includes paying estate liabilities, distributing gifts and bequests, selling and transferring property, arranging estate tax returns and finalising the estate in accordance with a valid Will.
- Re-Seals of Probate:
- A Wills and estates lawyer can help with applying for the resealing of a grant of representation when estate assets exist in multiple states or jurisdictions.
- Letters of Administration:
- If someone has died without leaving a valid Will, we can help the immediate next of kin apply for a grant of Letters of Administration, authorising them or another appropriate person to administer the estate.
Why Choose McNab McNab & Starke
Over 100 years of dedicated service
Personalised expert legal service
Values-based and community-minded
McNab McNab & Starke is a long-established Victorian legal firm, operating since 1910. Our extensive team can offer personalised advice and other services, including:
We have offices in Melbourne, Essendon and Sunbury, with a strong network of professionals experienced in Wills and Estates law to achieve the best resolutions for our clients.
Contact Us for Personalised Wills and Estates Legal Advice in VIC
For help drafting a valid Will, managing deceased estates, dealing with disputes or understanding Wills and Estates law, contact the team at McNab McNab & Starke. Call us on 03 9131 6382 or use our online contact form.
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