Protect your legacy and give your loved ones clarity. At Galea & Faustin Solicitors, we make wills and estate planning straightforward, compassionate and tailored to you. Whether you’re preparing your first will, updating after a life change, or needing help with probate or a will dispute, our experienced team is here to help.
We’re local to Narre Warren and support clients across Melbourne’s South‑East (including Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Pakenham and surrounds) as well as clients statewide via video or phone. If you’ve been searching phrases like “lawyers that do wills near me”, “will attorney near me” or “estate lawyer near me”, you’ve found your team.
A well‑crafted Will
Your will appoints an executor to manage your estate and sets out who receives your assets. We draft with clarity to reduce the risk of confusion or disputes, and we can include guardianship provisions for minor children.
Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial & Personal)
This lets someone you trust make decisions about money, property and personal matters if you lose capacity—so bills can be paid, property managed and day‑to‑day life continues.
Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision‑Maker
Should you become unable to make health decisions, this appointment ensures a person you trust can speak with your doctors and make decisions consistent with your values.
Testamentary Trusts
For many families, a testamentary trust can help manage inheritances for young or vulnerable beneficiaries, add a layer of protection if your children later separate from partners, and provide tax flexibility.
A short, no‑obligation discussion to understand your circumstances and confirm which documents best suit your needs.
We’ll explain the options that fit your family and assets—whether that’s a straightforward will, a will with testamentary trust, or additional appointments and directives.
We prepare customised documents based on your instructions. You’ll have time to review and ask questions.
We arrange a signing appointment (in‑person or by alternative arrangements in limited circumstances) to ensure everything is executed correctly.
We can securely store your signed originals and provide guidance on when to review or update your plan.
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We meet clients at our Narre Warren office and work with clients across Greater Melbourne via phone and video. If mobility or distance is a challenge, speak to us about flexible arrangements.
A modern estate plan is more than a will. We help you align:
Discussing death and incapacity can be difficult. Our lawyers provide a respectful, confidential environment and culturally aware service. Your values guide the plan—we simply make it legally robust.
Drafting new wills or updating existing wills following marriage, separation, the birth of a child, property purchases or business changes. We also prepare mutual wills for couples where appropriate.
Appoint trusted people to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.
Efficient, respectful assistance with court applications and estate administration after a death..
Choose who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to decide.
Drafting new wills or updating existing wills following marriage, separation, the birth of a child, property purchases or business changes. We also prepare mutual wills for couples where appropriate.
Appoint trusted people to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.
Efficient, respectful assistance with court applications and estate administration after a death..
Choose who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to decide.
DIY kits don’t account for blended families, second marriages, businesses, trusts or complex assets. A solicitor‑drafted will reduces risk and gives your family clear instructions.
Review your plan after major life events: marriage, separation, the birth of a child or grandchild, acquiring or selling significant assets, starting or restructuring a business, or the death or incapacity of someone named in your documents.
Victoria has default intestacy rules that decide who inherits and in what shares. This can produce outcomes you wouldn’t expect (for example in blended families). Preparing a valid will lets you choose.
Potential claimants (for example, eligible family members) may bring a family provision claim. We provide early advice on the merits of claims and pursue cost‑effective resolutions, including mediation.
Yes. We support executors and administrators with practical checklists, correspondence, asset collection, payment of liabilities and distributions—keeping you compliant and organised.
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Galea & Faustin Solicitors practical, local and caring wills & estate lawyers for Melbourne families.
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