Wills & Estates | Freeman Family Law Melbourne | Family Lawyers Mornington Peninsula

Wills & Estates

A professionally prepared will enables you to continue to look after those you love after you’re gone. We have over 30 years experience assisting Melbourne clients, and now also from three Mornington Peninsula locations, with their wills and estate planning matters.

Let us get your Will & Estate matters sorted

A professionally prepared will enables you to continue to look after those you love after you’re gone.

At Freeman Family Law we have over 30 years experience assisting Melbourne clients with their wills and estate planning matters, and now also from Mornington, Dromana and Sorrento. We have also had many successful results in litigation involving the contesting of wills.

What we offer

We assist our client with a variety of wills and estates related matters including:

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Providing comprehensive advice on the content of wills.

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Preparing your first or subsequent will.

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Preparing mutual wills (that is, wills that can’t be changed).

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Amending a will following a significant life event or change in financial circumstances.

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Preparation of complex wills.

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Contesting a will.

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Making a claim on intestacy.

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Obtaining probate.

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Obtaining letters of administration.

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Powers of Attorney.

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Estate Litigation.

About Wills & Estates

A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding their property, care of any minors, and division of their estate following their death.

Your professional prepared will can save your loved one’s time, money, and additional stress and uncertainty during an emotionally challenging time.

By trusting your will and estate matters to a team of highly experienced lawyers, you are ensuring that your wishes will be implemented when the time comes and your loved ones will be looked after, allowing you peace of mind.

Whatever your situation, from a complex trust matter, simple estates, to contesting a will, Freeman Family Law can provide you with appropriate and practical advice.

Work with a team of dedicated and understanding Will & Estate Lawyers in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding their property, care of any minors, and division of their estate following their death.

Your professional prepared will can save your loved one’s time, money, and additional stress and uncertainty during an emotionally challenging time. Think of it as your final gift to those your love.

By trusting your will and estate matters to a highly experienced solicitor, you are maximizing the chance that your wishes will be implemented when the time comes, allowing you greater peace of mind.

Graeme Freeman has over 30 years’ experience assisting Victorians with their wills and estate planning matters. He also has extensive experience and successful results in litigation involving the contesting of wills.

Whatever your situation, from a complex trust matter, to simple estates, Freeman Family Law can provide you with appropriate and practical advice.

When they are looking for a comprehensive, easily understandable and compassionate service from a team of qualified wills and estate lawyers, Melbourne clients call on our local firm.

Wills & Estates lawyers in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

When choosing to work with our respected wills lawyers, Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula clients are making an investment in a knowledgeable, reliable and trusted legal service, tailored to their needs.

Whether you require assistance with drafting, rewriting or contesting a will, our accredited specialists are the team that you want in your corner.

We have a complete understanding of the law and we will help you navigate around common loopholes and traps that are hidden in its language.

Our staff will determine which of your assets can be listed on your will and we will expertly ensure that those possessions or savings that are eligible, are distributed fairly and evenly amongst your family and loved ones.

Our estate lawyers provide Melbourne clients with a tailored and proven service.

Established more than 30 years ago, our firm is the name that clients across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula depend on when they want to guarantee that their estate is correctly managed and cared for at the time of their passing.

Our estate lawyers provide Melbourne & Peninsula clients with a personalised and compassionate service, approaching this delicate yet important issue with the respect and diligence that it deserves. We work to ensure that your wishes are correctly recorded and followed, assisting with the planning and documentation of a simple and straightforward plan regarding the future of your estate.

With the assistance of our skilled legal team you will be taking the necessary step to care and provide for your family, helping to reduce the stress or emotional hardship that they may experience.

TESTIMONIALS

See why our customers knew that they had made the right choice for their Family Lawyers.

Graeme Freeman made a very difficult de-facto settlement process not only bearable, but manageable. He was consistently professional, calm, and patient, taking the time to explain each step clearly so I could understand my options and feel supported in my decisions. His experience and thoughtful approach gave me the confidence I needed to get through the process. I highly recommend Graeme, he is an exceptional lawyer with extensive expertise and a reassuring manner.

Nelly Phelan

I was recommended to Graham Freeman, Brad Jones, James Story and barrister Nick Ellis by my original solicitor Lily Safarewicz who prepared the history and facts of my case. At Freeman Family Law, I spent the early days with Brad who was friendly and extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and well versed on my case. I felt confident that I was in the right hands during this emotional time in my life.

I was also very comfortable and grateful to have Graham and especially barrister Nick Ellis at mediation and thank them from the bottom of my heart, for their professional efforts and work at mediation. I will recommend Freeman Family Law in the future and thank them all for the outcome which allows me to move ahead and live again, it was a pleasure to have you by my side.

Peter Cullen

Graeme and his team went above and beyond to ensure a great result for a family settlement for me. Always taking a calm, sensible but firm route meant I never felt out of control of the situation and always had my options clearly explained. Graeme was very personable, always available when needed and very generous fee-wise. I would highly recommend him and his team. Certainly one of the best family lawyers I’ve ever worked with!

Quan Quansen

Graham was recommended to me by an acquaintance on an outstanding successful custody case. Brad is an exceptional family lawyer, he restored my faith in the justice system.

Brad was extremely knowledgeable, honest and realistic which instilled a confidence and peace in me knowing I was in the right hands in such a stressful important time. Brad was highly sensitive to the trauma I had previously been through in the system. His communication was outstanding along with his experienced recommendations.

I cannot thank you enough for achieving an outcome that exceeded all of expectations. I would highly recommend Freeman Family Lawyers, it was an absolute pleasure working with everyone.

Rochelle Pettit

From the moment I reached out to Lauren under stressful circumstances involving my family, my mind was put at ease. The support and guidance she provided me through the legal process along with the strong advocacy shown was able to get my matter travelling in the right direction from day 1. Brad, with his direct and no-nonsense approach, then kept the ball rolling through the system until the matter was finally resolved.

I appreciated his ability to tell it how it is without sugar coating anything which inturn was able to keep my expectations realistic. No one expects going to court will be stress free, especially when children are involved, however with Brad and Lauren in my corner, we were able to achieve the desired outcome. Whilst I hope I never need legal representation in these circumstances again, I wouldn't hesitate returning to Freeman Family Law. Thanks again to Graeme Freeman and his team!

Ty

Graeme Freeman and Lauren are exceptional, empathetic and tireless advocates for their clients. Over a long period, we engaged a number of firms before finding the perfect support in Freeman Family Law, and they led us to an outstanding result. Thank you Graeme and Lauren for all you have done for our family. We appreciate it!

Christopher Benz

I contacted Graeme and Brad at the beginning of the process, which was a very stressful one. They were very empathetic, professional, calm and did put lots of efforts to make this process easier and amicable. They have been providing great advices, direction, support and stayed positive. The outcome is the one that I have been fitting for. Thank you so much for your work Graeme and Brad.

Nicolas Photiou

Freeman Family Law has been assisting clients in Melbourne CBD, Yarraville, Caroline Springs, Hillside, Keilor, Albert Park, Taylors Lakes and the Mornington Peninsula for decades.

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