Estate Planning

Compassionate Guidance Through Every Step of the Estate Process!

Losing a loved one is never easy, and navigating the legal processes that follow may feel overwhelming and stressful during such an emotional period of time.

At Bequest Law, we are dedicated to ensuring this process is as efficient and straightforward as possible, providing compassionate support with precise attention to detail.

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Estate Planning Lawyer Melbourne

Protect What Matters Most - Your Family, Your Future, Your Legacy

At Bequest Law, we help you plan for life’s most important decisions with care, clarity, and confidence.

We service areas right across Metropolitan Melbourne, including the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley. We are ready to assist you in protecting what you have worked hard for, ensuring your loved ones are well looked after.

Why Estate Planning Matters

Estate planning is not only about wealth and legacy- it is also about peace of mind!

A carefully prepared Estate Plan safeguards your wishes, ensuring your assets are distributed in accordance with your intentions, minimising disputes, reducing stress and uncertainty for your family when you no longer have the ability to manage your affairs.

At Bequest Law, we recognise that each individual has unique circumstances, which is why we take the time to understand your intentions, your family structure, and assist you in providing the most suitable advice in crafting your Estate Plan.

We prepare coherent, legally binding documents ensuring your wishes are protected now and in the future.

Our Estate Planning services include:

  • Drafting and updating Wills

  • Contesting Wills

  • Establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney

  • Setting up Testamentary Trusts and Succession Plans

  • Planning for blended families and complex Estates

  • Providing ongoing legal advice for life changes and asset updates

  • Financial & Medical Treatment, General Power of Attorney, Company Power of Attorney and Guardianship Application

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Powers of Attorney – Protecting Your Future Decisions

A Power of Attorney allows you to legally appoint someone you trust to make important financial, medical, and personal decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so.

At Bequest Law, we prepare clear, legally binding Powers of Attorney that reflect your wishes and ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Whether you require a Power of Attorney or Medical Treatment Decision Maker, our firm will guide you through the process with compassion and clarity.

A Personal, Accessible Approach

We recognise that Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney can feel overwhelming or stressful, but with the guidance of the right solicitor, the process can be seamless and straightforward.

At Bequest Law, our aim is to explain your options and answer your queries in simple terms, assisting you to make informed decisions with confidence.

We also offer a mobile service that attends to clients at their most convenient location right across Metropolitan Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges, and the Yarra Valley.  

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Why Choose Bequest Law for Estate Planning

✅ Experienced and empathetic law firm

✅ Fixed-fee pricing (no hidden surprises)

✅ Mobile legal services available across Metropolitan Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges, and Yarra Valley

✅ Trusted by local families and retirees

✅ Clear communication and step-by-step guidance

✅ Tailored and personalised service (not a one-size-fits-all approach)

With Bequest Law, you are not just receiving documents you are receiving peace of mind.

FAQs

  • An Estate Plan typically includes a legally valid Will, one or more Powers of Attorney, and, where relevant, Trusts or Succession documents. It ensures your wishes are followed in the event that you fall ill or pass away.

  • Yes, you will need both.  A Will is one part of an Estate Plan.

    Estate Planning covers issues such as how your assets are to be managed, who will be appointed to make decisions on your behalf, and how your Estate is handled over time.

  • We recommend reviewing your Estate Plan every 3–5 years or following any major changes in your circumstances (i.e. marriage, separation, selling or purchasing property, or retirement).

  • Absolutely! We can visit your home, Aged Care facility, or Retirement Village anywhere across Metropolitan Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley.

  • We offer transparent, fixed-fee packages tailored to your needs. The cost depends on the complexity of your Estate, however, our fee structure will always be disclosed upfront, prior to commencing work on your behalf.