Wills & Estates

Producing clear, legally sound wills and estate documents that reflect your wishes and reduce the risk of future disputes.

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Wills

Wills

Drafting clear wills that reflect your wishes and reduce the risk of disputes later.

Estate planning

Estate planning

Structuring documents and appointments to protect loved ones and clarify intentions.

Probate and administration

Probate and administration

Guidance for executors and administrators through the legal steps after death.

Executor support

Executor support

Practical help with duties, timelines and common issues in estate administration.

Contested estates

Contested estates

Advice where a will is challenged or a claim is made against an estate.

Updating documents

Updating documents

Reviewing and updating wills after major life changes like separation, children or new assets.

Protect your wishes clearly

Wills and estates work is about clarity, certainty and reducing conflict for the people you care about. At Bedrock Legal Group / BRLG, we produce clear, legally sound wills and estate documents that reflect your wishes and help reduce the risk of future disputes.

We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain options in plain English, and ensure your documents are properly prepared and executed. If you are administering an estate or facing a dispute, we provide practical guidance to help you manage the process with confidence.

Planning now prevents stress later

A well-prepared will can save your family significant stress, delay and cost. We help you put clear instructions in place for your assets, guardianship considerations, and key appointments. Where family situations are complex; blended families, second relationships, vulnerable beneficiaries or business interests, we tailor advice and documents to suit your circumstances, rather than relying on generic templates.

If you are acting as an executor or administrator, we guide you through the steps of probate or administration, including what documents are needed, what timeframes to expect, and how to manage practical tasks. If a dispute arises, we advise on your options and focus on resolution where possible, while protecting your legal position.

Our approach is calm and clear: understand your goals, explain the legal structure, prepare the right documents, and support you through implementation.

  • Plain English advice and drafting.
  • Thoughtful planning for complex families.
  • Clear executor guidance and support
  • Dispute-focused strategy when needed.
  • Proper execution and risk management.
  • Practical, cost-conscious approach.

Your Bedrock Team

Meet the team behind Bedrock Legal Group / BRLG. When things feel uncertain, you don’t have to handle it alone. We’re committed to guiding you through each step, so you feel supported, informed, and in control from start to finish.

Brendan Rothschild

Principal Solicitor

Jessica Szylkrot

Practice Manager

Rebecca Rothschild

Business Support Manager

Michael Brkic

Solicitor

Thomas Arrigo

Paralegal

Chloe Ziola

Bookkeeper

Ellen Creagan

Bookkeeper

Frequently Asked Questions

If you want control over who inherits and who administers your estate, a will is essential. Without one, intestacy rules apply and may not match your intentions.

Review after major life changes such as separation, marriage, children, significant asset changes, or a change in relationships.

Probate is the legal authority granted to an executor to deal with estate assets. Not every estate requires it, but many do.

In some circumstances, yes. Clear drafting and good estate planning can help reduce dispute risk, but it depends on the facts.

Yes. We can guide executors through the process, including documents, timing, asset collection and practical compliance steps.

If a person dies without a valid will, they are said to have died intestate. Their estate is then distributed according to Victorian law, which may not reflect what they would have wanted.

An executor is the person responsible for administering a deceased estate. This usually includes identifying assets, paying debts, applying for probate if required, and distributing the estate in accordance with the will.

Yes. You can update your will at any time while you have capacity, either by making a new will or by formally amending your existing will. It is important that any changes are done properly to ensure they are legally valid.

Languages

We assist clients from diverse backgrounds and can provide support in multiple languages,
including through interpreters where required.

English
Thai
Hebrew
Russian
Serbian
Bosnian
Croatian
Sinhalese