Liacopoulos Lawyers

22/12/2023

It has been a big year for us. We've had the privilege of acting for many new and returning clients, supported by fellow Wills and Estates Accredited Specialist Tracy Collins as our Special Counsel throughout the year.

To all our clients, advisors and esteemed colleagues, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Here's to a healthy and prosperous 2024!

04/11/2022

We are excited to announce that our principal lawyer, John Liacopoulos, is now an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates with the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV).

John is thrilled to have this recognition in the field of Wills & Estates, and will continue to provide affordable, affable and effective estate planning services to his clients in and around Melbourne.

To find out what it means to be a LIV Accredited Specialist, follow the link here https://www.liacolaw.com.au/law-institute-of-victoria-accredited-specialist-wills-estates/

07/12/2020

We are very excited to announce that as of November 2020, Williamstown Lawyers have joined with Liacopoulos Lawyers
This brings Tim Walsh's 25+ years of servicing Melbourne's western suburbs to our team.

We look forward to welcoming all of Tim's clients and offering the same exceptional service they've become accustomed to with Tim in the past.

https://www.liacolaw.com.au/williamstown-lawyers-joins-liacopoulos-lawyers/

30/11/2020

A wealthy industrialist father. A botched attempt with a cross bow at his life by his daughter. A bitter court battle after his death involving a $12 million estate.

Sounds like a soap opera. It's a case with facts stranger than fiction.

What are your thoughts on the outcome?
https://www.liacolaw.com.au/a-case-with-facts-stranger-than-fiction/

26/11/2020

At Liacopoulos Lawyers, we don’t pretend we can do it all. We offer a select area of legal services that we are passionate about, and leave the rest for others.

Estate planning is one of our passions.

So you can be sure you won't see us making any of these mistakes that we commonly find when reviewing our new clients' old Wills prepared by lawyers who think they can do it all.

https://www.liacolaw.com.au/5-common-oversights-when-drafting-wills/

If you think your Will may have any of these mistakes, contact us to organize your complimentary consultation with one of our lawyers.

26/02/2020

Today marks the one year anniversary of opening our Altona office.

In that time I’ve had the privilege of helping clients all around Melbourne, regional Victoria, Sydney, Hobart and even internationally.

A big thank you to all my clients who have entrusted me with their matters, the Hobsons Bay community for being so welcoming, and to all the advisers who have supported me.

Looking forward to the years ahead

https://www.liacolaw.com.au/thank-you-for-your-support/

26/11/2019

If you have young children, deciding who will act as their guardian if something were to happen to you is a difficult decision, but a worthwhile one to know that your children will be cared for by a suitable guardian.

Liacopoulos Lawyers mobile law services help young families prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney and other Estate Planning documents in Melbourne Western Suburbs.

20/11/2019

The lesson of this story?

Don't leave your Will till it's too late (...and always be nice to your mum).

The dirty laundry of a wealthy Sydney family has been aired in court during a battle over the colourful 90-year-old matriarch’s multimillion-dollar fortune.

18/11/2019

The Fearless Folder has become popular online (but we like to call it Estate Planning!)

No matter what you call it, getting your legal affairs in order and planning for the unexpected is a great idea for your family's peace of mind.

Contact us for help completing your 'Fearless Folder'.

Liacopoulos Lawyers specialise in Wills and Estate Planning, located in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne and can help you complete your Fearless Folder

13/08/2019

An example of the sorts of issues arising in estate litigation involving elder abuse and how estate planning can be used to prevent them.

Ensure you formalise your estate plan early before it's too late.

https://www.liacolaw.com.au/estate-planning-to-protect-against-elder-abuse/

30/07/2019

An interesting article which raises a lot of questions, highlighting the multifaceted nuance and drama that comes with estate litigation.

I'd love to hear your opinions and/or reactions to this article.

HomenationShare this articleFacebookTwitterEmailPrintSaveThe artist, his stepdaughter and the $3m brawl over a willArtist John Olsen pictured yesterday at Moss Vale Court House. Picture: Chris PavlichexclusiveDeborah CornwallJournalist@deborahcornwall 2 hours ago July 30, 2019Share this articleFaceb...

27/06/2019

When meeting with your accountant or planner this EOFY consider whether the ownership or control of your assets has changed and how this will affect your Will and Estate Plan.

Liacopoulos Lawyers specialise in Wills, Estates and Probate Law, located in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.