The Varga Compass

Let us be your guide through these tough moments in life.

Estate Planning

Starting your estate planning can feel like a daunting process. At Varga Lawyers, we are dedicated to ensuring you feel supported during the process. We want you to feel empowered knowing you are making the hard decisions now to make it easier for your family in the future.

Appointment

Make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist estate planning solicitors at our Adelaide or Modbury office.

List down

List your assets and
liabilities. Consider how you want your assets distributed and who should have
control after you pass.

Meeting

Bring all your gathered information and wishes to your first meeting at Varga Lawyers. We'll give you personalised advice to
meet your needs.

documentation

Your estate planning documents will be drafted to reflect your intentions.

execute

You will attend our office to execute your estate planning documents. We will store your original documents in our safe for safe-keeping.

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Your estate plan is complete! We recommend that you contact us in 3 to 5 years to review your estate plan or if you have any significant
life changes.

Deceased Estates

Dealing with a deceased estate can be an overwhelming and emotional process. At Varga Lawyers. we provide you with the support and guidance you need to navigate the complexities of deceased estate administration. We will take care of the legal process, so you can focus on cherishing the memory of your loved one.

appointment

Make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist estate administration solicitors
at our Adelaide or
Modbury office.

list

Prepare for your first
meeting by locating your loved one’s original Will and making a list of their assets and liabilities.

meeting

Attend your first meeting
at Varga Lawyers with all
the information you have gathered. We will answer
all of your questions and provide you with advice.

Documents

We will write to the asset holders to obtain the information required for the Statement of Assets and Liabilities to be submitted
to the Probate Registry.

execute

You will attend our office
to execute the required document. We will then submit your application to the Probate Registry.

distribute

After a grant has issued,
we will call the assets into
our trust account, pay the estate liabilities then distribute the estate to the beneficiaries.

Estate Litigation

Navigating estate litigation can be stressful and complex. At Varga Lawyers, we bring the expertise and determination needed to confidently navigate the complexities of your dispute. We will provide you with specialist legal advice each step of the way, so you feel supported and informed throughout the process.

appointment

Make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist estate litigation solicitors at our Adelaide or Modbury office.

list

Prepare for your first
meeting by collating all the documents relevant to the dispute. Think how you would like the dispute to be resolved.

meeting

Attend your first meeting at Varga Lawyers with your documentation. We will discuss your goals and identify the legal avenues open to you and the
potential costs.

letter of advice

We will provide you with
a letter of advice and you
will then decide how you wish to proceed considering your
personal circumstances.

court

We will guide you through the process of your dispute, whether trying to reach a resolution before proceeding to Court or representing you in Court at a mediation or trial.

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Your legal dispute has been resolved and you are empowered to move into your next season.

The Varga Compass is a summary guide only. The specific process involved in your matter will depend on your unique circumstances.