Estate Planning Lawyer Victoria
Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
We look after Victorian families' estate planning remotely, from start to finish. Victoria does things a bit differently, so here is what you need: a Will, an enduring power of attorney and a plan for your medical treatment decisions. Better to plan than be blindsided.
Book a free 10-minute chatThe free chat covers how our process works and doesn't include legal advice. We currently act for deceased estates in NSW only.
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What you need
Three things you need, the Victorian way
Wills in Victoria
A Will says who gets what, who looks after your kids and who sorts it all out for you. In Victoria it has to be in writing and signed in front of two or more witnesses.
No Will? Victorian law decides who gets what, and it may not be what you would have chosen.
Enduring power of attorney
This lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you can't. It can cover your money and property, your personal matters like where you live, or both. You choose what your attorney can do and when it starts.
Two adult witnesses are needed. One of them has to be authorised to witness an affidavit (like a Justice of the Peace) or be a registered medical practitioner.
Medical treatment decisions
In Victoria, an enduring power of attorney doesn't let your attorney make medical treatment decisions unless they are also appointed as your medical treatment decision maker. So it is worth setting both up.
You can also write down your wishes in an advance care directive, so your family and doctors know what you want.
How it works
Here's how we do it
Book a free 10-minute chat
Pick a time in our online calendar, send an email or give us a call.
Meet online
We meet by video or phone, so there is no travel and it fits around work and the kids. We talk through your family and what you want.
See our fixed fees
Our fees for preparing documents are fixed and published on our estate planning costs page. They are the same in every state we help.
Review your estate planning documents
We send your estate planning documents to you to review.
Sign
We send your documents with clear instructions for signing and witnessing in your state. If you get stuck, just call us.
Keep it safe
We store your originals in our fire-resistant safes for free and remind you to review.
Why choose Copeland Estates Legal for your Victorian estate planning?
You deal with an experienced solicitor who looks after your whole estate plan. No driving to a stuffy lawyer's office and no waiting around.
Online, so no travel
Meet from your lounge room. Book a time that works with your day.
Free safe custody
We keep your originals in our fire-resistant safes at no charge. You can ask for them back any time.
Free review reminders
Life changes. We remind you to check your documents still fit your family.
Fixed fees you can see
Our fees are fixed and published on our website, so you know what to expect before you start.
Help for the people you leave behind
Your executor and family will know who we are and where your originals are kept.
Questions
Questions we hear a lot from Victorian families
Do I need a Will if I live in Victoria?
If you don't have one, Victorian law decides who gets your estate. A Will lets you decide, including who looks after your children.
How do I sign my Will in Victoria?
We send your Will with clear instructions for signing and witnessing. You sign it close to home, and we are on the phone if you have any questions.
Does Victoria have an enduring guardian?
Victoria uses different terms. You can appoint an enduring power of attorney for personal matters, and a medical treatment decision maker for medical decisions. We explain which ones you need.
Can my advance care directive be witnessed online?
No. Advance care directives and medical treatment decision maker appointments can't be witnessed remotely in Victoria, so we help you plan how to sign them.
Can you act for my deceased estate in Victoria?
We currently act for deceased estates in NSW only. If you are planning your own estate in Victoria, we can help you.
Is the first chat really free?
Yes. It is 10 minutes about how our process and documents work. We can't give legal advice on that call.
Ready to tick it off the list?
Whether you're making a Will or looking after a loved one's estate, we're here to help. Book a free 10-minute chat and let's work out your next step together.
Or call us on 1300 034 487
Written and reviewed by Delphine Copeland, Principal Solicitor. Last reviewed November 2026. General information only, because every family is different. Read how we use technology on our AI policy page.
Also helping families in NSW, the ACT and Queensland. Planning in NSW? See our estate planning page.
