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The team at Smith Family Law has over 30 years of family law and probate/estate litigation experience. We are experts in our field with the technical skills and foresight to provide practical and outcome focused advice to our clients from the outset.

We listen to your needs and provide clear advice so that we can resolve matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Smith Family Law services clients across Victoria in family law, probate and estate litigation, with offices in Melbourne, Sunshine and Williamstown.

We focus on negotiating settlements and resolving issues quickly and amicably with the aim to keep both costs and stress to a minimum. We help empower our clients through one of the most stressful times in their lives while acknowledging that agreement will not always be reached. If that happens in your case, we provide expert representation and guidance at court.

Providing a high level of service, empathy and understanding for our clients is at the core of what we do.

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The Magellan List – Family Court Australia

The Magellan List – Family Court Australia
The Family Court has multiple specialised ‘lists’ where family law matters are heard. The Magellan List is one of these specialised lists which offers a focused case management pathway for the cases which involve the most vulnerable children to ensure that they are dealt with as effectively and efficiently as possible.
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Impact of probate filing fee increases for deceased estates and estate planning

Impact of probate filing fee increases for deceased estates and estate planning
Significant Probate Office fee increases in Victoria will have an impact on executors and estate planning. This blog explores the recent increases in probate fees and how they may impact estates in Victoria. Executors of a deceased estate need to familiarise themselves with these new fees and processes.
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What happens if an executor or beneficiary of a Will can’t be found?

What happens if an executor or beneficiary of a Will can’t be found?
When a person passes away and leaves a Will, the executor is responsible for applying for a Grant of Probate and distributing the estate. This process can be relatively straightforward if the executor and all the beneficiaries of the estate are readily available and cooperative. But what happens if an executor or beneficiary cannot be found?
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6 things to know before applying for probate

6 things to know before applying for probate
A Grant of Probate ensures that the Will is valid and that the estate is distributed according to the deceased's wishes. The application process can be daunting and complicated for an executor and knowing where to begin can make the world of difference.
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