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Most requested services.

Property Law

Buying property

Conveyancing and contract advice for residential and commercial purchases in Victoria.

Contract review in 1 to 2 business days

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Property Law

Selling property

Section 32 vendor statements, contracts of sale and settlement for Victorian sellers.

Section 32 prepared in 2 to 5 business days

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Wills & Estates

Wills

Solicitor-drafted wills covering executors, guardians, property, business and superannuation.

Signed within 1 to 2 weeks

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Wills & Estates

Probate & estate administration

Grants of probate and letters of administration, then the full estate administration.

Grant usually 4 to 12 weeks

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Business & Commercial

Business set-up & structuring

Company registration, discretionary and unit trusts, SMSF structures and asset protection.

2 to 5 business days

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Business & Commercial

Commercial leasing

Retail and commercial lease drafting, review and negotiation for landlords and tenants.

2 to 7 business days

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Family Law

Separation & divorce

Advice on separating, divorce applications and what happens next.

Initial advice within days

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Litigation

Contract & commercial disputes

Breach of contract, business partner and shareholder disputes.

Case dependent

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Property law
Business & commercial
SMSF & structuring
Wills & estates
Family law
Litigation

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Not sure which service you need?

SituationRecommended serviceTypical timeframe
Buying a homeConveyancing2 to 8 weeks
Transfer to spouseProperty transfer1 to 4 weeks
Set up an investment structureTrust + company set-up2 to 5 business days
Buy property through an SMSFSMSF + bare trust3 to 10 business days
Someone died with a willProbate4 to 12 weeks
Someone died without a willLetters of administration6 to 16 weeks
Open a shop leaseRetail lease review2 to 7 business days
Business partner disputeCommercial litigationCase dependent

How we work.

  1. Step 01

    Search or enquire

    Tell us your situation in a sentence, no legal wording required.

  2. Step 02

    Lawyer review

    A lawyer reviews your matter within one business day and confirms the right service.

  3. Step 03

    Fixed-fee proposal

    You receive a clear scope and fee estimate in writing wherever the work allows it.

  4. Step 04

    We handle the legal work

    Digital signing, online updates and direct contact with the lawyer running your file.

Clear fee guidance.

Conveyancing

Fixed fee, quoted up front

Plus disbursements and searches

  • Contract and Section 32 review
  • Searches and adjustments
  • Electronic settlement
See what's included

Wills

Fixed fee, quoted up front

Couples' mirror wills quoted together

  • Solicitor-drafted, not a template
  • Signing and witnessing
  • Free storage of the original
See what's included

Company & trust set-up

Fixed fee, quoted up front

Plus ASIC and duty fees

  • Structure advice
  • Company or trust establishment
  • Registrations and governance docs
See what's included

Fees vary depending on complexity. A tailored quote is always provided in writing before work begins.

Legal guides & resources.

Property

Buying property in Victoria: the complete guide

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Wills & estates

What is probate in Victoria?

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Business

Discretionary trust vs company

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Business

SMSF bare trusts explained

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Business

Retail lease checklist for tenants

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Property

Transferring property between spouses

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still unsure? Call us on (03) 9008 7224 and speak to a lawyer, not a call centre.

How quickly can you review a contract?
Most contracts and Section 32 vendor statements are reviewed and reported on within one to two business days. If you are bidding at auction or under a cooling-off deadline, tell us when you send it and we will prioritise the review.
Do you offer fixed fees?
Yes, for most transactional work, conveyancing, wills and estate planning, company and trust set-up, lease reviews and probate applications are all quoted as a fixed fee in writing before we start. Litigation and complex family matters are scoped by stage, so you know the cost of each step rather than signing a blank cheque.
Can everything be done online?
Yes. We act for clients across Victoria using electronic signing, video meetings and online settlement through PEXA. Wills and powers of attorney require a witnessed signing, which we handle in our Richmond office or by arrangement.
Do I need a lawyer before signing a contract?
For property, almost always. Once you sign a contract of sale in Victoria you are bound to it, subject only to limited cooling-off rights that do not apply at auction. A review before signing costs a fraction of what it costs to get out of a bad contract afterwards.
What documents do I need for a will?
Nothing formal to begin. A list of your assets and roughly what they are worth, details of any superannuation and life insurance, who you want to inherit, who you want as executor, and, if you have children under 18, who you want as guardian. We work through the rest with you.
How long does probate take in Victoria?
The Supreme Court usually issues a grant within four to eight weeks of lodgement. Preparing and advertising the application takes two to four weeks before that, and administering the estate afterwards commonly runs six to twelve months, longer if property is sold or a claim is made.
Can an SMSF buy residential property?
Yes, provided the fund's investment strategy allows it, the property is not acquired from or occupied by a related party, and any borrowing is done through a compliant limited recourse borrowing arrangement with a bare trust. We set up the structure and work alongside your accountant and adviser.
What is the difference between a trust and a company?
A company is a separate legal entity that owns assets and trades in its own right, taxed at the company rate with liability limited to the company. A discretionary trust is a relationship in which a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries, giving flexibility to distribute income tax-effectively but without a fixed entitlement. Many structures use both, a company acting as trustee of a trust.

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