Family Lawyers in Balwyn & Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

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Testamentary trusts, testamentary discretionary trusts, TT, TDT - the legal terminology can be overwhelming, but at their core, they all signify a trust established in a will, springing to life after the willmaker's passing. Testamentary trusts bear striking similarities to family trusts, technically known as discretionary trusts, but they hold a unique quality: they remain dormant until the appointed time.

As a Balwyn based boutique family law firm, we are frequently called on to exercise our skills in the area of Wills and Estates; through the creation of wills and organisation of probate.

However, Wills can be confusing and sometimes daunting to those who have not created one before, or simply do not know where to start.

We have compiled the following ‘FAQs’ to guide you through the process, and to help you understand why creating a Will is so important.

Many of our clients are often find going to court confusing and intimidating. As Family Lawyers, we completely understand those trepidations and are here to support our clients in navigating their property and/or parenting matters through the litigation process.

We often have clients who live in Australia and want to create an Enduring Power of Attorney appointing family members living overseas.

Additionally, the client often has assets also located overseas.

So, can a client appoint an attorney who is overseas and what about their overseas assets?

We often get clients concerned about the other parent buying the children ‘inappropriate’ gifts and wanting to know if the Court would intervene.

It looks like virtual or electronic hearings are here to stay. Here’s our top tips.

As a boutique Melbourne family law firm, we often get asked by our clients what is involved in the process of getting divorced, how much does it cost, and who can apply. We have compiled this list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the divorce process, and what is involved.

You can now sign any document electronically!⁠ ⁠

We're getting on board with eSignatures and you'll find most of the documents we send to you will be for signing electronically.⁠

If you want to know more, just get in touch with out team and we'll be happy to explain how the process works.

There are two options open to the parties to a property settlement. They can either enter into a binding financial agreement, or have the Court make consent orders.

But what is the difference?

As a certified member PEXA we’re experts at conducting your conveyancing transaction using the electronic lodgement network.

Our clients often ask us what is PEXA and is it a secure platform?