Power & Bennett

Power & Bennett Lawyers has been a vital part of the Wimmera community since 1890, providing high-quality legal services for over a century. Our firm is dedicated to offering a friendly yet professional approach, ensuring clients receive trustworthy and effective legal guidance across a wide range of practice areas. We are well-versed in handling legal matters such as real estate and business transfers, leases, contracts, wills, powers of attorney, deceased estates, family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Whatever the legal issue, we are equipped to deliver sound advice and representation tailored to our clients' needs. Our deep expertise in property law makes us the go-to firm in the Wimmera for property-related matters. With considerable experience across residential, commercial, industrial, and rural sectors, our lawyers adeptly manage sales, purchases, leases, and trust transfers. Notably, John Adlington, Gary Nicholas, and Alexander Smith specialise in handling self-managed superannuation funds, family farm transfers, and more, offering bespoke solutions aligned with clients’ specific circumstances. In challenging times, such as dealing with a loved one's estate, our compassionate approach to wills and estate services provides peace of mind. We assist with probate applications, property transfers to executors and beneficiaries, banking matters, life insurance claims, share transfers, and estate wind-ups. Our experienced lawyers ensure these processes are handled smoothly and efficiently. Family law is another area where we offer supportive and expert legal assistance. Led by partner Melissa Schilling, our Family Law Department provides comprehensive services addressing marital and de facto separations, financial and property issues, parenting matters, divorce applications, family violence, property settlements, and children's issues, including residence, contact, and child support. Power & Bennett Lawyers remains committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch, continuing to be a trusted legal partner in the Wimmera community.