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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.

How can we help you today?

03 8625 8957 [email protected]

We're here to help deliver a clear path forward to secure your family's future. Getting professional advice early is a great step.

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cThe 6 month rule – executors should wait 6 months before distributing a deceased estate

The 6 month rule – executors should wait 6 months before distributing a deceased estate

Distributing a deceased estate can be a relatively straightforward process, and if the estate is not complex and there are no unusual factors, it can be completed in a relatively short time frame. However, before the executor can begin distributing the estate, there are a few things they must consider.
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What to expect from your first appointment with a probate lawyer

What to expect from your first appointment with a probate lawyer

Knowing how to prepare for an initial appointment with a deceased estates lawyer will help minimise stress and ensure the process of probate progresses efficiently and effectively.
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Making your family law financial agreement legally binding

Making your family law financial agreement legally binding

In family law matters, the law treats financial agreements made between all separated couples the same, regardless of marital status. We explore the purpose of financial agreements in family law, and importantly, how to make them legally binding.
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When is probate not required in Victoria?

When is probate not required in Victoria?

A Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration are the two ways in which a person can obtain a Grant of Representation. However, there are occasions when a Grant of Probate is not required, or not appropriate.
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