Melling Legal

Melling Legal provides comprehensive advice and assistance with Powers of Attorney under Victorian law, ensuring clients understand the four main types available: General Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney for financial and personal matters, and Enduring Power of Attorney for medical treatment. The firm guides clients through the process of appointing trusted individuals to manage their legal, financial, and healthcare decisions, emphasising the importance of preparation before incapacity arises. With a clear focus on safeguarding clients’ interests, Melling Legal advises on when Powers of Attorney take effect and the legal duties of appointed attorneys, including acting in the principal’s best interests and maintaining accurate records. Their practical approach provides clients with confidence that their affairs will be managed appropriately and with care when they can no longer do so themselves.

Melling Legal offers comprehensive estate planning services designed to safeguard your family’s future and ease the burden during difficult times. Their expertise covers drafting wills, managing superannuation death benefit nominations, and establishing family and testamentary trusts. They provide guidance on choosing appropriate executors and trustees, aim to minimise the risk of contested wills, and offer advice on estate tax planning. In addition to wills and estate planning, Melling Legal assists clients in preparing for potential future incapacity through the establishment of Powers of Attorney. This ensures that trusted individuals can make important decisions regarding finances, medical treatment, and living arrangements if you become unable to do so yourself. Their holistic approach ensures your estate and personal affairs are managed according to your wishes.