Clear, practical legal advice for life's most important moments

Wills, Powers of Attorney, Medical Treatment Decisions and Probate
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Legal services for life's most significant moments.

Estate Planning

Protect your family to ensure your intensions and wishes are carried out.

Wills

Enduring Power of Attorney

Medical Treatment Decision Maker Appointment

Enquire about Estate Planning

Probate & Estate Administration

Helping Executors navigate the legal process when a loved one passes.

Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration

Advice to Executors and Administrators

Estate Administration

Contested Estates and Family Disputes

Enquire about Probate

A lawyer who genuinely works for you .

At MBLS, we believe great legal service starts with understanding you; your circumstances and what matters to you most. We take the time to listen, provide clear and practical legal advice, and then deliver on it, without unnecessary complexity or jargon.

We are a small attentive team of people willing to help you achieve your goal. From your first conversation through to the completion of your matter, you have a direct relationship with your lawyer.

Our approach is personal, responsive and practical. We take pride in being accessible, keeping you informed and working closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome for your individual circumstances.

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Simple steps to peace of mind

Initial Consultation

Engage us to help us understand your situation and objective.

Brief Us

Share your details at your own pace and make an Appointment to visit us to discuss your situation.

Draft Documents

We prepare documents promptly and accurately.

Review

We review the documents together to help you understand them and amend them if necessary.

Completion and Execution

Upon completion of documentation we arrange for Witnessing at a convenient time, then provide Certified copies and store originals securely safe keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How often should I update my Will?

We recommend reviewing your Will every five years or so, and after significant life changes such as marriage, separation, or having children.

Do I need to do probate?

If your loved one had bank accounts, property, shares or other assets, organisations such as banks, aged care providers and share registries may ask for a Grant of Probate before releasing or transferring those assets.

Who should I appoint as executor?

Someone you trust to manage your estate responsibly — always get their agreement before naming them, and consider a second or third as backup.

How long does probate take in Victoria?

The Supreme Court usually takes around two to six weeks to assess an application once lodged, though a Notice of Intention must be published first and at least 15 days must pass before lodgement.

What can an Enduring Power of Attorney actually do?

It lets someone you trust make financial and legal decisions on your behalf under Part 3 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014, if you're ever unable to make them yourself.

What if no Will was left?

Without a Will, you can't apply for probate — instead, you may need to apply for Letters of Administration, which give an administrator similar authority to an executor.

Where can I locate the last Will?

There's no central Will register in Victoria. The original is often held by the solicitor who prepared it, or a copy may be with a bank, accountant or family member. If it can't be found, estate administration may be delayed.