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Wills, Estates and Probate Law

Ready to help in Wills, Estate and Probate Law

Curwen-Walker Lawyers have been helping the people the Ballarat and surrounding region with the management of their Wills and Estate matters for over 150 years.

Our experienced team of Lawyers apply their care and attention to your personal requirements to ensure your Will absolutely reflects your wishes accurately.

Wills and Powers of Attorney

Drafting a will is personal and unique to each client. We understand the importance of ensuring that your wishes are protected after you are no longer here.

Our team are here to assist in advising and drafting the following:

  • Simple and complex wills
  • Testamentary Trusts
  • Special Disability Trusts and other specific trusts
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial and Personal)
  • Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
  • Elder law including guardianship and administration matters, and appearances before VCAT
  • Superannuation Death Benefits
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Probate & Deceased Estates

If you are an executor under a will, navigating the processes of probate and administration can appear to be a challenging role to undertake. It is important that you seek legal expertise to help guide you and meet your obligations.

Our team of experts will assist you with reliable legal advice and will assist you in the careful administration of a deceased estate, including:

  • Applications for grants of probate and letters of administration
  • Administration of deceased estates including obtaining bank account proceeds, superannuation and life insurance funds, dealing with shares, and arranging property sales or transfers
  • Distribution of the estate according to the wishes of the deceased

Estate Litigation / Part IV Claims

If you are seeking to challenge a will, you are an executor defending a claim against an estate, or you are a beneficiary looking to understand your rights and entitlements, our experienced lawyers can give you the advice and assistance you need to achieve a satisfactory outcome in any estate dispute.

Our services include:

  • Challenging the validity of a will
  • Testator family maintenance claims (Part IV claims)
  • Defending claims against an estate
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