Wills, estates
enduring and medical poa, guardianship and administrator roles
Wills, Estates & Elder Law
These are some of the most personal matters a lawyer is trusted with. They sit at the intersection of family, money, and mortality — and when they go wrong, the consequences fall on the people you love most. We approach this area with the care and precision it demands. Wills & Estate Planning A properly drafted will is the foundation of everything that follows. Without one, the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) determines how your estate is distributed — and it will not reflect the life you actually lived. We draft wills that genuinely reflect your intentions, account for blended families, second relationships, and complex assets, and hold up when tested under the Wills Act 1997 (Vic). Where an estate becomes disputed, we act in family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act and estate litigation with the same care and commitment. Enduring Powers of Attorney & Medical Decision-Making One of the most important documents you will ever sign is one most people put off until it is too late. Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic), an enduring power of attorney determines who steps into your shoes financially — and a separate medical treatment decision maker appointment determines who speaks for you medically — if you can no longer do so yourself. We take the time to get these right, explain what they actually mean in practice, and act decisively when they are misused, disputed, or require VCAT intervention under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic).
Guardianship & Administration When capacity is lost and no arrangements are in place — or when someone is taking advantage of a vulnerable person — families are often left not knowing where to turn. Under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic), VCAT has broad powers to appoint guardians and administrators, review existing arrangements, and intervene where financial abuse or neglect is established. We act in these proceedings, including complex matters involving the Office of the Public Advocate, capacity disputes under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic), and situations where loved ones are in conflict over the care and welfare of someone who can no longer speak for themselves.
These are some of the most personal matters a lawyer is trusted with. They sit at the intersection of family, money, and mortality — and when they go wrong, the consequences fall on the people you love most. We approach this area with the care and precision it demands. Wills & Estate Planning A properly drafted will is the foundation of everything that follows. Without one, the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) determines how your estate is distributed — and it will not reflect the life you actually lived. We draft wills that genuinely reflect your intentions, account for blended families, second relationships, and complex assets, and hold up when tested under the Wills Act 1997 (Vic). Where an estate becomes disputed, we act in family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act and estate litigation with the same care and commitment. Enduring Powers of Attorney & Medical Decision-Making One of the most important documents you will ever sign is one most people put off until it is too late. Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic), an enduring power of attorney determines who steps into your shoes financially — and a separate medical treatment decision maker appointment determines who speaks for you medically — if you can no longer do so yourself. We take the time to get these right, explain what they actually mean in practice, and act decisively when they are misused, disputed, or require VCAT intervention under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic).
Guardianship & Administration When capacity is lost and no arrangements are in place — or when someone is taking advantage of a vulnerable person — families are often left not knowing where to turn. Under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic), VCAT has broad powers to appoint guardians and administrators, review existing arrangements, and intervene where financial abuse or neglect is established. We act in these proceedings, including complex matters involving the Office of the Public Advocate, capacity disputes under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic), and situations where loved ones are in conflict over the care and welfare of someone who can no longer speak for themselves.