Some things are too important to leave to chance, obtain security for your family with Wills & Estates right for your circumstances…

The OFRM Wills & Estate team is Bendigo & Central Victoria’s largest team of lawyers dedicated to Wills & Estates…

Whether it be preparing a complex estate plan or disputing an estate of your loved one, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and practical skills, alleviating the stress of such difficult times.

Our Estate team at OFRM is led by Accredited Wills and Estate Specialist Russell Robertson.

Russell and our Estate team will work with you to understand your current circumstances, assist you in reflecting on how your finances and assets are currently structured and what legacy you would like to leave. Russell enjoys working with you and your financial advisors if applicable, to ensure well-structured estate planning for you and your wider family.

Although estate law can be complex and overwhelming, our specialized lawyers are dedicated to achieving a satisfactory outcome that meets your needs. We strive to keep you informed every step of the way throughout the entire process.

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01. Estates & Probate Initial Appointment

When death casts its shadow, you want to be guided empathetically and sensitively through the steps that need to be taken to deal with the Estate of your loved one.

In most cases, an Estate is about understanding the legal implications of the will and wishes of the deceased person and implementing them. OFRM can guide you through that process meaning you can look after the other things like remembering your loved one.
Sadly sometimes an estate can bring out issues that need to be resolved. At OFRM we can assist you in resolving such matters, whether through timely advice, negotiation, mediation or litigation in the courts.
No need to worry about any of the details of your will before you meet with your OFRM lawyer, we will guide you through the process in that first appointment, helping you make the right decisions for your will and your family.
By the end of that meeting you will have a clear picture of what you want for your will & estate and we will be able to work with you to swiftly prepare and have you sign those important documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we help with Estates?

What is legally required to occur with an estate when a person dies varies greatly:

Obtaining a grant of probate and then collecting the assets of the deceased and distributing them in accordance with the will
Dealing with superannuation benefits
Transferring property to a surviving co-owner
Obtaining letters of administration when there is no will
Obtaining bank accounts and other assets for the next of kin where the estate is small
Negotiating a resolution where there is a dispute over a will
Working with Executors to manage an estate
Court litigation

So, how does this happen?

If you know the deceased has their will held with OFRM, please call and speak to one of our Estate lawyers and we can guide you in what needs to happen.

If you are an executor and wish for our experienced Estate lawyers to work with you for the estate (it doesn’t matter that the Will was made or held elsewhere) phone us and we can commence the steps required.
If a loved one died without a will, phone and speak to one of our Estate lawyers and we can assist you on starting the process to get things sorted.

We understand this process can be complex and overwhelming, our specialized lawyers are dedicated to achieving an outcome that meets your needs.

Rest assured that we will utilize our extensive knowledge and experience with Victorian Legislation and estate law to represent you throughout the process of resolving any disputes related to an estate.

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CLIENT APPRECIATION

Testimonials

With a young family, we knew we should have wills, but it felt really awkward to make the appointment to talk about our wills. Any anxiety we had about that disappeared as soon as we sat down with Russell. He was able to clearly guide us in making the best choices for our wills and made us comfortably discuss and think about the choices we needed to make.

- Emma & Paul

Russell has been extremely helpful and compassionate when dealing with the Estates of several my family members. As well as having the legal issues covered, I have also benefited from Russell’s guidance in navigating such difficult times.

- Marg

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Our Estates Team…

At OFRM we have Bendigo’s biggest and most experienced Estates team, ensuring that we are always available to advise you and that you can have the right lawyer for your matter.

Our Wills and Estate teams at OFRM are led by Accredited Wills and Estate Specialist Russell Robertson.