Harp Legal

Kew East, VIC

(03) 981..

About Us

Harp Legal, situated in Kew, Melbourne, is a boutique law firm known for its expertise in estate planning and deceased estates. As accredited specialists by the Law Institute of Victoria, Harp Legal provides comprehensive legal services with a focus on personalised and effective advice tailored to each client's needs. Our practice in wills and estates ensures clients have access to some of the most straightforward processes in the Kew area for obtaining and updating wills. We guide clients through drafting, revising, and ensuring their wills address any changes in personal circumstances. Our legal team offers strategic advice concerning financial impacts on families and assists with drafting complementary wills for partners. We provide expert guidance regarding the entitlements of step-children and ex-spouses, helping to create favourable outcomes for dependents via Testamentary Trusts. Additionally, we offer secure storage solutions for Wills and Powers of Attorney to ensure peace of mind. In matters of probate, Harp Legal is adept at navigating the complexities of grants of probate and letters of administration. We support executors and administrators throughout the estate administration process, manage wills disputes, and oversee the distribution of assets to beneficiaries. Our proficiency extends to business succession planning, where we collaborate with clients to structure business and investment opportunities through discretionary and family trusts. These structures serve as strategic tools for tax minimisation, income distribution among family members, and asset protection against creditors. Moreover, our legal insights help safeguard assets from unfavourable claims, empowering individuals to make prudent decisions that affect stakeholders. Family trusts, a type of discretionary trust, are a particular area of focus. We assist in the selection of suitable trustees, who may be individuals or companies, to mitigate risks associated with situations like trustee demise or bankruptcy declaration. Harp Legal's offerings include trust drafting, compliance reviews, accountant collaboration, and structuring advice to protect estates from claims and debt recovery proceedings.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Specialisations

Estate Planning

Harp Legal provides comprehensive estate planning services, guiding clients through the essential processes of drafting and updating wills, and preparing complementary wills for couples. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients’ wishes are clearly articulated and that their families are protected, offering insights into the financial implications of estate planning and potential entitlements for step-children or ex-spouses. Additionally, we assist in establishing Testamentary Trusts to secure the best outcomes for dependants, as well as providing secure storage for vital documents like Wills and Powers of Attorney. In managing deceased estates, we facilitate the application for probate and letters of administration while supporting executors and administrators in the sensitive tasks of estate administration and asset distribution. Our expertise extends to business succession planning, helping clients structure their business or investments through discretionary and family trusts. These trusts serve multiple purposes, such as minimising tax liabilities, protecting assets from creditors, and ensuring a smooth transition of wealth while safeguarding against potential claims on the estate.