estate planning lawyer Melbourne

estate planning lawyer Melbourne

Life is full of uncertainties, but one thing you can control is how your legacy will unfold

A solid estate plan isn’t just about dividing assets – it’s about providing security, clarity, and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. With the right planning, you can:

  • Protect your family’s financial future.
  • Ensure your children are cared for by the people you trust.
  • Safeguard your business and its continuity.
  • Reduce the burden of difficult decisions for your loved ones.
  • Minimise taxes and avoid legal complications down the road.

If you’re going through a separation or divorce, getting married or going through a major life change, updating your estate plan is especially important. This is your opportunity to ensure that your assets, guardianship preferences, and future intentions reflect your new circumstances and protect what matters most.

You don’t have to have all the answers right now – that’s what we’re here for.

Maybe preparing a will has been on your to-do list for a while, but every time you think about it, you feel a mix of stress, confusion, and hesitation. That’s normal. Thinking about the “what-ifs” is tough, especially when life is already so busy or emotionally overwhelming.

Our comprehensive and tailored wills and estate planning service in Melbourne

When you work with us, you’re getting more than just documents. You’re getting a tailored plan designed to suit your unique circumstances.

Rabia Javed-May is based in Melbourne CBD. She can also meet you at your home or another preferred location to make the process easier for you.

Our service includes:

  • Drafting a legally sound will that reflects your wishes.
  • Comprehensive estate plans, including testamentary trusts, enduring powers of attorney, and superannuation beneficiary nominations.
  • Business succession planning to protect your entrepreneurial legacy.
  • Guardianship plans for minor children.
  • Guidance on reducing estate taxes and maximising asset protection.

We’re here to make the legal side of things simple, so you can spend more time doing what you love.

Our Process

Initial
Consultation

You will start with an initial cost and obligation free 30-minute conversation with Rabia to understand your goals, concerns, and current circumstances.

Customised
Strategy

Rabia will design a plan tailored to your family, your business, and priorities.

Draft and
Review

Rabia will create the necessary documents and guide you through every detail to ensure clarity and confidence.

Finalise and
Implement

Once everything is perfect, Rabia will meet with you to finalise and sign your estate planning documents and help you implement your plan.

Ongoing
Support

Life changes, and your plan should too. Rabia is here to update and adjust as your needs evolve.

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Let’s make a plan that’s perfect for you

We know this isn’t an easy topic, but taking this step now will save your loved ones countless challenges in the future.

Our Wills and Estate Planning services are ideal for:

  • Young families who want to protect their children and create financial stability.
  • Individuals navigating separation or divorce who need to ensure their plans reflect their new circumstances.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to secure their legacy.
  • Couples or individuals looking for peace of mind and clarity about the future.
  • Anyone who feels overwhelmed by estate planning and wants clear, compassionate guidance.
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I highly recommend RJM Wills & Estates. Rabia provided thoughtful and considered advice in preparing our wills in the context of a blended family. She supported us to draft wills so that we could achieve our objectives, weighing all the aspects we were trying to balance. We will definitely return to Rabia in the future!

– Emily

FAQs

Estate planning is the process of organising your financial and personal affairs to ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for after your passing. It involves creating legal documents like a will and enduring powers of attorney. Without an estate plan, the courts may decide how your assets are distributed, which can be stressful and time-consuming for your family.

Yes! Estate planning isn’t just for the elderly or wealthy. If you have kids, own a home, or run a business, having a will ensures your wishes are followed. Life is unpredictable, and an appropriate and professional estate plan protects your family from uncertainty.

Dying without a will means your estate is distributed according to your state’s intestacy laws. This often leads to unintended outcomes and can also lead to delays, additional costs, and stress for your loved ones.

Some essential components of a comprehensive estate plan include:

  • A will to specify who inherits your assets, appointing executors to manage your estate and a guardian to raise your minor children.
  • A testamentary discretionary trust to provide asset protection and tax minimisation benefits for your beneficiaries
  • Enduring powers of attorney for financial, personal and medical decision-making.
  • Superannuation Beneficiary nominations for your superannuation and life insurance policies.
  • A business succession plan (if you own a business).
  • Instructions for digital assets (social media, emails, bitcoin etc.).

Choose someone:

  • Trustworthy and organised (executor or trustee).
  • Good with financial or legal matters (trustee).
  • Who shares your parenting values and will care for your children (guardian). It’s also wise to name alternates in case your first choice is unavailable.

Book a free 30-minute call

When you’re ready, we’re here to help. Book a consultation with Rabia today, and let’s start building a plan you can feel confident about.