Expert legal services for wills and estates in the Wimmera
If a loved one has passed away and you have to deal with their estate, the solicitors here at Power & Bennett Lawyers can help. Whether it’s helping to draw up a Will or handling affairs after a death, our lawyers can handle all aspects of Wills and Estates.
We can:
- Make applications for probate
- Transfer houses and other land to executors and beneficiaries
- Collect in bank accounts
- Make life insurance claims
- Arrange transfer of shares in companies
- Attend to the winding up of all estate matters
Our lawyers John Adlington, Gary Nicholas and Alexander Smith can assist with all enquiries relating to Wills and Estates and all well experienced in this area.
Why have a will?
Why have a power of attorney?
What is probate?
Probate, which is Latin for ‘proof’, refers to the process of proving the Will of someone who has died and showing that it was indeed their last will and testament. Those who carry out this process are referred to as the executors, who must also prove that they are the appointed executors named in the Will.
Once this has been done, the executors are issued with a Probate Parchment which allows them to administer the estate and carry out the terms of the Will. While it may not always be necessary to apply for probate, we can advise you about this as required.
