Practice Areas

Wills & Estates Services

Andrew O'Bryan provides expert legal services exclusively in the area of Wills & Estates, covering every aspect of estate planning, administration and dispute resolution in Victoria.

What We Do

Comprehensive Wills & Estates Law

From preparing a straightforward Will to navigating complex estate disputes, Andrew O'Bryan provides expert legal counsel across the full spectrum of Wills & Estates law in Victoria.

Estate Planning Services

Planning ahead to protect your family and your assets

Wills & Estate Planning

Ensures your assets are distributed according to your exact wishes and that someone you trust is appointed to manage your estate.

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Testamentary Trusts

Legal structures that hold and manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries. Can protect inheritances for minors or beneficiaries who may not be ready to handle them.

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Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial & Guardian)

Legal documents appointing someone you trust to make financial, legal or personal decisions on your behalf.

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Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker & Health Care Directives

Legal documents authorising a designated person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity to do so yourself.

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Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations

A legal document directing the trustee of your superannuation fund to pay your balance to specified beneficiaries.

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Estate Administration Services

Supporting executors and families through estate administration

Probate & Letters of Administration

Making probate and letters of administration applications at the Supreme Court of Victoria.

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Estate Administration

Advising on executor and administrator duties and responsibilities, calling in assets, payment of debts and tax, communications to beneficiaries, drawing estate accounts and dispersal of entitlements.

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Estate Administration Disputes

Navigating and resolving disputes between joint executors and between executors and beneficiaries.

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Will Contest Claims Services

Making or defending Will Contest Claims in Victoria

Contesting Will Claims

Prompt case review and assessment advice on the merits and prospects of your Will Contest claim. Making your claim via legal proceedings and proactive case management & resolution steps to achieve a strong, timely case settlement at least cost to you.

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Defending Will Contest Claims

Prompt case review and assessment advice on key matters to successfully defend the Contest Will claim. Drawing defence documents in any legal proceeding, proactive case management & strong, skilled negotiation to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

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