Our Melbourne wills and estate lawyers provide straightforward will preparation and probate services, helping you put clear, legally effective arrangements in place with confidence.
Your will and legal arrangements should reflect your current life, not a past version of it. Changes such as separation, new relationships, financial shifts, or evolving priorities can mean your will, superannuation, and legal decision-making documents are no longer appropriate.
We help you review and update these documents in a structured way, so your arrangements remain current, legally effective, and aligned with your circumstances, with clear advice on what needs to change and why.
At Hamilton Thomas Family Lawyers, we will guide you through each step with clear advice and defined next actions. This includes preparing or updating your will, reviewing superannuation beneficiaries (with appropriate financial advice), and preparing or replacing powers of attorney where required.
For straightforward wills and powers of attorney, we offer fixed fees. For more complex matters, we provide a tailored fixed quote so you understand the scope and cost from the outset.
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How we help
Clear guidance and advice across estate planning, wills and power of attorney.
Clear guidance and advice across wills, powers of attorney and probate.
Offering fixed fees for basic wills and powers of attorney, with tailored fixed quotes available for more complex matters.
Reviewing and updating your will after separation so it reflects your current circumstances, intentions, and the people you want to provide for.
Preparing updated wills after separation, including reviewing key documents and related arrangements affected by major personal changes.
Preparing wills and powers of attorney for individuals, couples, and families, at any life stage, to prepare for the future.
Our people
40+ years combined family law experience. You speak to senior lawyers from your very first call.
Why choose us
We’re not transactional lawyers — we aim to be another branch of your support network.
Exclusive focus on family law means better outcomes — no generalists here.
Clear advice, honest costs, no surprises — from your very first call.
59 Koornang Road — a real local office for Melbourne's south-east families.
We aim to get you out of the legal system as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Getting started
Three simple steps to getting expert family lawyers on your side.
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Book your free discovery call
Meet our Carnegie team, discuss your situation and explore your options — no obligation, no jargon.
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Personalised strategy
We match you with the right lawyer and build a tailored plan around your goals and circumstances.
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Resolution & moving forward
We guide you to a fair outcome so you can move ahead with clarity and confidence.
Planning for the future is important. Our Melbourne wills lawyers offer calm, clear advice and a structured approach to help you prepare standard wills, powers of attorney, and probate services with peace of mind.
Yes. Superannuation is usually paid directly to your nominated beneficiary and may not form part of your estate. If your circumstances have changed, your existing nomination may no longer reflect your intentions.
If your former partner is appointed, they may still have legal authority to make financial or personal decisions on your behalf. Revoking and updating these documents ensures the right person is authorised to act if needed.
You should review your will after major life changes such as separation, divorce, entering a new relationship, having children, or significant financial changes. Regular reviews help ensure your arrangements remain current and effective.
Serving Melbourne
Based in Carnegie. We see clients in person or online, whichever suits you.
