In conjunction with accountants and financial advisers we can assist with estate and succession planning. We handle drafting of wills and other documents such as enduring powers of attorney for financial matters and advance care directives for accommodation, lifestyle and medical matters. We provide secure storage of the original documents once they are completed for no additional charge.

Mellor Olsson incorporating Heuzenroeders Lawyers have an extensive probate and deceased estate practice and can assist with obtaining grants of probate or letters of administration. We can also assist the executors or administrators with the administration of the estate (either fully or assisting the executors to the extent required) and arranging the distributions to the beneficiaries as required by the will or intestacy through a fully audited trust account for reliable record keeping.

In the event that there is a dispute about an estate Mellor Olsson incorporating Heuzenroeders Lawyers can also provide advice and representation either to the executors/administrators for the estate or to claimants who wish to challenge either the validity of the will or the provisions made if they are considered inadequate. At all times we endeavour to provide sensible and practical advice to assist with the best outcome for our clients.