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Each Will should be as individual as the person making it. Whether you are looking to get a Will drafted or some advice in relation to contesting a Will, getting advice from a Wills and Estates lawyer is paramount.
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A will is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets and belongings will be distributed after their death. It can also include instructions for guardianship of children and appoint an executor to manage the estate, ensuring the person’s wishes are carried out.
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows someone you trust to make financial, legal, and personal decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity to make decisions yourself. It remains valid even if you become incapacitated.
Administering a deceased estate involves managing and distributing a person’s assets after their death, following the instructions in their will or, if no will exists, according to legal rules. This includes paying debts, collecting assets, and distributing them to beneficiaries.
In Australia, a formal “reading of the will” is uncommon and not legally required. Instead, the executor ensures beneficiaries and interested parties receive relevant information. Copies of the will may be shared with entitled persons, and the estate administration proceeds according to its terms.
Surrogacy can impact estate planning by requiring specific provisions for the legal rights of children born through surrogacy. It’s important to update wills and other documents to ensure the intended parents’ wishes regarding guardianship, inheritance, and care for these children are clearly outlined and legally enforceable.
If you die without a will, your estate is distributed according to intestacy laws, which may not reflect your wishes. These laws determine who inherits your assets, often prioritsing close family members. Having a will ensures your wishes are legally recognised and followed.
Powers of Attorney ensure that trusted individuals can manage your financial, personal, or medical decisions if you lose the ability to do so. They provide peace of mind, protect your interests, and prevent potential disputes about who should make decisions on your behalf.

Protect What Matters

Planning ahead ensures your assets go to the people and organisations you care about after you’re gone. A prepared plan provides peace of mind.

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Wills & Estate
Legal Services we offer

Obtain Probate

We assist executors in obtaining probate quickly and efficiently, ensuring the legal authority needed to manage and distribute a loved one’s estate with confidence.

Call in Superannuation

We help you navigate the process of claiming superannuation and associated death benefits, ensuring you receive what you’re entitled to with minimal stress.

Guardianship of Children

We provide compassionate guidance on how to address guardianship in your Will, ensuring the best interests of children are always at the forefront.

Estate Litigation Lawyers Melbourne

Disputes over estates can be challenging. Our team is experienced in estate litigation, working to achieve fair resolutions with minimal stress.

 

Make a Will

We make creating a will straightforward and stress-free, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented to protect your loved ones and your legacy.

Contesting a Will Melbourne

If you’ve been unfairly left out of a will or feel it doesn’t reflect the deceased’s true intentions, we provide expert advice and representation to help you achieve a fair outcome.

Factors to Consider in
Creating a Will with
Our Lawyer in Melbourne

Whether you want the help of a will lawyer in Melbourne or not, it is essential to prepare this document. By doing so, you can rest easy knowing that your assets will be handled appropriately and distributed, should an unfortunate event occur. We have listed down factors for you to consider when creating a will.

01. Your Children’s Guardian

Parents have the natural instinct to want to secure their children’s future even when they’re no longer around. So, when writing a will, please consider the nominated guardian’s lifestyle, values, financial capacity and existing bond.
When writing your will, it is crucial to include your assets and cherished belongings to the person they will be passed on to. However, the law automatically diverts the ownership to the surviving co-owner for a jointly owned property.
Besides family members, next of kin, or anyone you have a close relationship with, you can also list a charity as your beneficiary.
Another essential factor to consider in your will is the person you appoint as the executor. This role is crucial as it is the person’s job to carry out your final wishes. Also, it is the executor’s task to settle any financial liabilities the deceased may have.
When writing your will, you can formally state your preferred funeral arrangement.

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Will Dispute Lawyers Melbourne

We empathise, empower & support you

How can Haven Legal Co help?

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No family is perfect and free of issues. At Haven Legal Co, we understand how difficult it is to cope with a family member’s death. It requires the highest care, sensitivity, and respect, especially if other living members have problems between themselves.

That is why we will give you clear information on the legal process if you’re thinking about challenging a will.

In times of a sorrowful departure of a loved one, our will dispute lawyers in Melbourne will make the process easier.

How to challenge a will

We will advise you on challenging the will in the most cost-effective way possible. Our primary goal is to provide sensible and objective legal counsel.

There are several applicants eligible to seek the help of our will dispute lawyers in Melbourne. These people include:

  1. The deceased’s spouse or de facto partner;
  2. The deceased person’s child (including an adoptive child);
  3. The deceased person’s ex-wife;
  4. A grandchild who was financially reliant on the deceased;
  5. A person who was financially dependent on the deceased and was a member of the deceased’s household;
  6. At the time of the deceased’s death, a person who had a close personal relationship with the deceased during their living days.

 
According to the law, a close personal connection is defined as a relationship between two adults who live together. One or both of them offers personal care and domestic support to the other. The law also states that it is not necessary for the people living together to be family members or anyone related by blood.

Our experienced will dispute lawyers in Melbourne will guide you through the various grounds for contesting a will, including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, and failure to adequately provide for eligible dependents. We work to ensure that your case is built on strong, objective legal reasoning.

Understanding the steps involved in a will dispute can make a difficult time more manageable. We’ll walk you through every phase, from assessing eligibility and gathering evidence to mediation and, if necessary, court proceedings. Our team is committed to supporting you throughout the entire process with clear, compassionate advice.

Our Will Dispute Lawyers in Melbourne Can Help You with Any Issues

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Use our confidential tool that allows you to get started online, in your own time and space. It will ask you a series of questions, and provide valuable feedback. We will then be in touch with draft documents before we meet with you

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Meet with one of our Lawyers – ‘In Person’ or via ‘Microsoft Teams’ to discuss your legal matter.

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Why choose Haven Legal Co

Our experience spans a wide spectrum of legal issues. We are here to help you get the best results possible. This entails completing the task and ensuring that you comprehend and appreciate the process.

Compassionate and Understanding Approach

We understand the emotional strain of will disputes. We handle cases with empathy, care, and respect to ease your stress during this difficult time.

Clear and Cost-Effective Guidance

We provide straightforward advice on the legal process and offer cost-effective strategies, ensuring transparency with fees.

Proven Expertise in Will Disputes

With a strong background in Estate Disputes and Family Law, Haven Legal Co. brings extensive experience to deliver results while prioritising your understanding of each step.

Accessible and Convenient Service

Haven Legal Co. offers remote consultations, allowing you to receive high-quality legal advice from the comfort of your home, tailored to your needs.

Leave Your Property Conveyancing in Melbourne to Us

Since property conveyancing in Melbourne can involve a long and tedious process, you need to be certain that you’re working with an expert lawyer or conveyancer. Here at Haven Legal, we will take care of everything you need. Our service has been proven impressive for many years, leading us to the forefront of the industry.

Adelle was wonderful from the outset, and thoroughly professional and engaging. Adelle and her team assisted us along the way and her advice was much appreciated. I highly recommend Haven Legal for all legal advice.

Tony C.

Other Wills & Estate Planning services we can support you with

Obtain Probate

We assist executors in obtaining probate quickly and efficiently, ensuring the legal authority needed to manage and distribute a loved one’s estate with confidence.

Call in Superannuation

We help you navigate the process of claiming superannuation and associated death benefits, ensuring you receive what you’re entitled to with minimal stress.

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We provide compassionate guidance on how to address guardianship in your Will, ensuring the best interests of children are always at the forefront.

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Make a Will

We make creating a will straightforward and stress-free, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented to protect your loved ones and your legacy.

Contesting a Will Melbourne

If you’ve been unfairly left out of a will or feel it doesn’t reflect the deceased’s true intentions, we provide expert advice and representation to help you achieve a fair outcome.

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Start your Will and
Estate Planning online

Haven Legal Co’s online Estate Planning assistant is a confidential tool that allows you to get started online, in your own time and space. It will ask you a series of questions, and provide valuable feedback.
Start online here