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Estate planning: protecting what matters most.

A well-structured estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and protects the people who depend on you. Orange Legal Group provides comprehensive estate planning services for individuals and families across Victoria.

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About This Practice Area

Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy

Many people delay estate planning — assuming it is something to consider later, or only necessary for the elderly or the wealthy. In reality, a will is the most important legal document most people will ever sign.

Without a valid will, your estate is distributed according to a statutory formula that may not reflect your wishes — and may cause significant distress and dispute among those you leave behind. With a well-structured estate plan, you have certainty, control and the confidence that your affairs are in order.

Orange Legal Group provides comprehensive estate planning services — from simple wills to complex testamentary trust structures — for individuals and families across Melbourne and Victoria.

What We Help With
Wills: simple, complex and testamentary trust wills
Testamentary trusts: protecting beneficiaries and minimising tax
Enduring powers of attorney: financial and personal/guardianship
Medical treatment decision makers
Advance care directives
Asset protection strategies for estate planning
Superannuation death benefit nominations
Review of existing wills and estate plans
An enduring power of attorney is as important as a will — it protects you if you lose capacity, not just your estate after death.
What We Handle

The Disputes We Handle

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Standard Wills

A clear, legally valid will that reflects your wishes — including appointment of executor, distribution of assets and guardianship of minor children.

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Testamentary Trust Wills

Wills that establish trusts on death — providing tax-effective distribution and asset protection for beneficiaries.

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Powers of Attorney

Enduring powers of attorney for financial decisions — appointing a trusted person to manage your affairs if you lose capacity.

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Guardianship

Appointing a guardian for personal and lifestyle decisions — and a medical treatment decision maker for healthcare matters.

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Superannuation Nominations

Binding death benefit nominations directing your superannuation to your intended beneficiaries — outside your estate.

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Estate Plan Reviews

Reviewing and updating existing wills and estate plans to reflect changes in circumstances, assets or family structure.

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Matter

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Initial Discussion
We discuss your assets, family structure, wishes and any particular concerns or objectives.
02
Advice & Structure
We advise on the most appropriate estate plan structure — including whether a testamentary trust is warranted.
03
Preparation
We prepare your will, powers of attorney and any other documents forming part of your estate plan.
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Review & Sign
We walk you through every document, answer your questions and manage execution.
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Safe Storage
We advise on safe storage of your documents and remind you to review your plan as circumstances change.
Why Choose Us

The Orange Legal Difference

Clear Advice

We explain estate planning in plain language — so you understand your documents and the decisions you are making.

Testamentary Trust Expertise

We have deep expertise in testamentary trust structures — and advise on when they are appropriate and when they are not.

Full Estate Planning

Wills, powers of attorney, guardianship, superannuation nominations — a complete estate plan in one engagement.

Review & Update

We remind clients to review their plans as circumstances change — because an outdated will is almost as bad as no will at all.

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Ready to get your estate in order?

Contact Orange Legal Group to arrange your estate planning consultation. We will walk you through your options and prepare a clear, comprehensive estate plan.

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