Legal services
Federation of Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres are independent community organisations that provide free legal services to the public.
Fitzroy Legal Service
The Law Handbook is your practical guide to the law in Victoria. Updated every year by over 80 legal experts, it provides comprehensive information about the laws that affect Victorians in everyday life including tenancy, consumer protection, bankruptcy, anti-discrimination, education, family, internet, environmental, employment and many more.
State Trustees
A Victorian Government-backed company providing financial and legal services including wills, powers of attorney, deceased estate administration, trusts and financial administration.
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Law Institute of Victoria
The Law Institute’s ‘Find a Lawyer’ portal can help you to locate a lawyer to assist with legal inquiries and processes.
Supreme Court of Victoria – Wills and Probates
For general enquiries about Wills and Probates practice and procedures, contact the Probate Office between the hours of 9:30am and 4pm Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays).
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Justice Connect
Justice Connect can connect eligible people with free lawyers. You can check your eligibility on their website or by calling their phone number during business hours.
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Australian Death Notification Service
A free government initiative to help people get in touch with multiple organisations using a single online notification.
Your state or territory Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages must have registered the person’s death before this service can be used.