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Practice Area

Wills & Estate Planning

Wills, trusts and incapacity planning prepared with clarity and care.

Confidential conversation. No obligation to proceed.

Overview

How we help with wills & estates.

We help clients plan how property and wealth will be managed and inherited — drafting wills, establishing trusts, advising on executors and guardians, and preparing incapacity documents so trusted people can act if you cannot. Clear planning can reduce stress and cost for your family later.

Common Matters

Matters we regularly assist with.

The work we regularly handle in this practice area. If your situation looks different, still reach out — we will confirm fit early.

  • Drafting wills and testamentary wishes
  • Family and testamentary trusts
  • Powers of attorney and guardianship documents
  • Executor and guardian selection advice
  • Estate litigation risk and contestability advice
  • Business and farm succession planning
  • Estate administration guidance
  • Secure storage of important documents
Services & Fees

Packages and pathways for this practice area.

Where the firm publishes fixed fees, we show them clearly — including GST and disbursements. Other work is scoped after consultation.

  • Featured

    Estate planning consultation

    A clear discussion of your family, assets and the documents you likely need.

    Consultation required

    • Planning conference
    • Document recommendations
    • Quote for drafting work
  • Will and incapacity documents

    Preparation of a will together with powers of attorney and guardianship documents where appropriate.

    Consultation required

    • Draft documents
    • Plain-language explanations
    • Revision round
    • Execution guidance
  • Business or complex succession advice

    Succession planning for business or farm owners, blended families or multi-asset structures.

    Consultation required

    • Asset and family mapping
    • Risk discussion
    • Document and transition strategy
Process

How we typically progress a matter.

Every engagement is shaped by your circumstances — this is the rhythm we bring to most work in this area.

  1. 01

    Map people and assets

    We clarify family circumstances, ownership and what you want protected.

  2. 02

    Design the plan

    Wills, trusts and incapacity documents are structured to match your intentions.

  3. 03

    Draft with care

    You review plain-language explanations alongside the formal documents.

  4. 04

    Execute and store properly

    Signing is guided so documents are valid, and secure storage can be arranged.

Why Mulbridge

A measured way of working, built around the outcome you need.

Every accepted matter receives careful preparation, plain-spoken guidance, and a practical plan you can act on.

  • Personal attention

    Dedicated professionals who stay close to the matter and the people behind it.

  • Clear communication

    Advice you can understand and use — empowering you to make informed decisions.

  • Practical judgement

    Options, risks and next steps framed with commercial and personal realities in mind.

  • Australia-wide

    We advise clients across Australia. Our offices remain in Footscray and Cairnlea.

FAQ

Common questions about this practice area.

Start the conversation

Discuss your wills & estates matter.

Book a consultation and we will confirm the right next step for your circumstances.