Our Melbourne wills and estate lawyers provide practical advice on planning and estate administration, helping you put clear, legally effective arrangements in place with confidence.
Your estate planning 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 reviewing your will, updating superannuation beneficiaries (with appropriate financial advice), and revoking or replacing any existing powers of attorney where required.
For straightforward matters, we offer fixed fees. For more complex estate planning, we provide a tailored fixed quote so you understand the scope and cost from the outset.
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Clear guidance and advice across estate planning, wills and power of attorney.
Offering fixed fees for basic wills and powers of attorney, with tailored fixed quotes available for more complex estate planning matters.
Reviewing and updating your will after separation so it reflects your current circumstances, intentions, and the people you want to provide for.
Providing practical estate planning advice after separation, including updates to 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.
Helping you revoke existing powers of attorney where needed and prepare new documents that reflect who you want making decisions on your behalf.
Advising on the need to review and change superannuation beneficiaries after separation, alongside any recommended financial and taxation advice.
20+ 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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Meet our Carnegie team, discuss your situation and explore your options — no obligation, no jargon.
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We match you with the right lawyer and build a tailored plan around your goals and circumstances.
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We guide you to a fair outcome so you can move ahead with clarity and confidence.
Planning for the future is so important. Our Melbourne wills and estate lawyers offer calm, clear advice and a structured approach to help you plan ahead with peace of mind.
In Victoria, separation does not change your will. Divorce may revoke gifts to a former spouse, but not all provisions. An outdated will can lead to unintended outcomes or disputes. Updating it ensures your wishes are clear and legally effective.
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 documents 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.
Based in Carnegie. We see clients in person or online, whichever suits you.
