Wills & Estates · Eastern Melbourne
19 powers of attorney & guardianship firms in Eastern Melbourne, Victoria, including Box Hill, Ringwood, Glen Waverley, Doncaster.
19 firms
Park Orchards, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Madison Sloan Lawyers provides legal services in Park Orchards, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
An enduring power of attorney covers financial decisions and continues if you lose capacity. An enduring guardian or equivalent covers health and lifestyle decisions. Each state has its own forms and witnessing rules, and these documents should be updated when circumstances change.
If you lose capacity without these documents, your family may need to apply to a tribunal to manage your affairs, which is slower and less in your control.
Each state has its own legislation and forms. Enduring guardianship, advance care directives and financial powers are made under state law, and tribunals such as NCAT, VCAT and QCAT appoint guardians or administrators when there's no valid appointment.
Understand the next step
Explain which decisions you want someone to make and when. Planning documents and an application relating to an existing decision-making difficulty are different kinds of work.
Ask about the rules in the relevant state and the difference between financial, personal and health-related decisions.
When comparing Box Hill, Ringwood, Glen Waverley and Doncaster firms, look for the practice area that matches the work required. Reviewing a sale contract and handling an existing property dispute are different engagements.
For powers of attorney & guardianship, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant VIC experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Eastern Melbourne. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
List family members, property, debts, companies, trusts and superannuation. Identify where original documents are held and which assets are jointly owned.
Ask what each document or application would achieve. Confirm which state rules and asset-ownership arrangements need to be considered.
Agree on signing, storage and future reviews, or on the executor’s responsibilities for records and distributions. Identify changes that should prompt further advice.
Compare a simple-will quote with more involved planning or estate administration. Ask about searches, applications, valuations and coordination with an accountant.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Provide the date of death and any estate correspondence promptly. Ask about relevant deadlines before distributing assets, signing a release or assuming a dispute can wait.
In Victoria, the Magistrates' Court hears most criminal and minor civil matters, with the County Court and Supreme Court handling more serious cases. Residential tenancy, planning, building and discrimination disputes often go to VCAT. Lawyers are regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner, which also handles complaints.
Good to know
A tribunal may need to appoint a financial manager or guardian, which is slower and less under your control.
Most matters start in the Magistrates' Court. More serious cases go to the County Court or the Supreme Court of Victoria. Family law matters are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Practising certificates in Victoria are managed by the Victorian Legal Services Board. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.
Mitcham, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Novum Law Group provides legal services in Mitcham, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.
Hawthorn, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Hassall Litigation Services provides legal services in Hawthorn, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Family Law.
Ringwood, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Parke Lawyers provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Kew, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Ball Robert H provides legal services in Kew, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Partner & Family Visas.
Kew East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Ball Robert H provides legal services in Kew East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Partner & Family Visas.
Burwood East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Bevz Lawyers provides legal services in Burwood East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
Caulfield East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Bella & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Caulfield East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Box Hill South, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
John Pearce Solicitor & Notary Public Melbourne provides legal services in Box Hill South, VIC. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Wills & Estates.
Glen Waverley, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Fong & Co provides legal services in Glen Waverley, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Planning & Environment and Probate & Estate Administration.
HazeLegal provides legal services in Kew, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Health & Medical Practitioner Law.
Doncaster, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Luna & Xia Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Doncaster, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Ringwood, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Astute Conveyancing provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Wheelers Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Cleeland & Stevens provides legal services in Wheelers Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Ringwood, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Forrest Legal provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Notary Public & JP Services and Wills & Estates.
Camberwell, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
JH Legal provides legal services in Camberwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Lilydale, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Maroondah Addictions Recovery Project Inc provides legal services in Lilydale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Lilydale, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Williams & Lay Lawyers provides legal services in Lilydale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Toorak, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Zolis Lawyers provides legal services in Toorak, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.