Wills, Estates & Succession
Wills and estate lawyers in Melbourne for wills, powers of attorney, probate and succession planning in Victoria.
If something happens to you, the question is whether the right people can make decisions and whether assets will be distributed as you intend. Without a current will, a power of attorney or a clear executor, families can be left with uncertainty, delay and dispute.
Estate planning is about more than preparing a will. It involves who can make decisions if you lose capacity, how assets are distributed if you die, and whether your family is left with a workable set of documents. Octagon Legal assists with wills, powers of attorney, succession planning, probate and estate administration.
We act for individuals, families, trustees and executors who need a will, decision-making documents, probate or help administering an estate.
We identify what documents are needed, what they actually do, and how they should be prepared so they can be used when required. For Binding Financial Agreements — a separate family-law instrument — see the dedicated pathway.
Contact Octagon Legal to discuss wills, powers of attorney, probate or succession planning.
How we can help
- Will drafting and review
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Testamentary trust advice
- Probate and estate administration
- Succession planning advice
When to seek advice
- You need a new will, or an existing will no longer matches your circumstances.
- You require enduring powers of attorney or medical treatment decision-making arrangements.
- You are administering an estate or applying for probate in Victoria.
- Someone has died without a will and you need to understand intestacy.
- Cross-border family or asset issues may affect succession planning.
Specialist resource — operated by Octagon Legal
Octagon Legal operates Will & Estate Lawyers, a dedicated estate planning resource. Visit the specialist site for focused information, or contact Octagon Legal directly to discuss your matter.