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Other support for Wills, estates and powers of attorney

Learn where to get legal help and other support for Wills, estates and powers of attorney.

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Other organisations that can help

Your local community legal centre can give you legal information and advice. Most services are free.

Fitzroy Legal Service's Law Handbook has an example of a simple model Will and information about the things you might like to put in a Will. It is a guide only.

Law Institute of Victoria

You can also find a private lawyer near you through the Law Institute of Victoria’s Legal Referral Service. All law firms included in the Legal Referral Service provide a free 30-minute interview. You can use this interview to understand more about the legal issue and discuss the available options and how much they will cost. Note that the free interview is not 30 minutes of free legal advice.

Office of the Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate Advice Service provides information, advice and assistance about enduring powers of attorney. The service is available during business hours and also accepts emergency enquiries at any time.

Senior Rights Victoria

Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people.

State Trustees

State Trustees is a Victorian Government-backed company providing financial and legal services for Victorians. Their services include:

Probate Office of the Supreme Court

The Probate Office deals with all applications for Grants of Representation of deceased estates in Victoria. Their website has information to assist people who are applying for a grant of probate. Registry staff may also provide advice and assistance to persons seeking to obtain representation in small estate matters.

Our resources

Our publication Your Will is a booklet that covers what you need to know if you are thinking of making or changing your Will in Victoria.

See a list of all our free publications and resources.

How we can help

We don't give legal advice about making or challenging Wills, but we may be able to give you some more information. Many requests can be dealt with online via our web chat.

If we can’t help, we can refer you to other organisations that can.

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