De Maria & Associates
Lawyers Epping | Barristers & Solicitors
Welcome to De Maria & Associates
De Maria & Associates offer Legal services in Northern Suburbs including Doreen, Mill Park, Whittlesea, Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Wollert, Hurstbridge, South Morang and Epping.
Founded in Melbourne in 2011, De Maria & Associates operates as a multi-dimensional law practice located near Epping Vic. Serving the Northern, Western, and Eastern suburbs, we commit ourselves to professional excellence, all the while maintaining a warm, family-friendly attitude.
The Purpose and Promise We Uphold
We understand that legal matters can be complex and stressful. That’s why our team, combining many years of experience in all fields of law, is always available to discuss your needs. Whether dealing with family law, conveyancing, or estate disputes, our relentless pursuit of the best outcome ensures that we fully understand and cater to your specific needs.
Trustworthy Legal Services
Our firm can assist in the areas of:
- Conveyancing• Estate Disputes• Family Law• Wills & Powers of Attorney• Deceased Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial)
Is a legal document by which you appoint a trusted person (referred to as “the attorney”) to make personal, financial, legal and property decisions on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity to do so yourself.
An Enduring Power of Attorney is given to someone that you trust to make the right financial and personal decisions on your behalf.
Some of the duties that an attorney can make on your behalf are; paying your bills, signing documents, purchasing or selling property, managing shares or bank accounts.
Medical Treatment Decision
Every person possesses the right to make decisions about their own medical treatment. However, if you become incapable of making decisions, either on a temporary or permanent basis, you can opt to assign a representative who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The act of designating someone for this responsibility can be quite strenuous, but our team is here to help and guide you in deciding who and when you should nominate a trusted person to take on your medical decisions.
Advanced Care Directive
It is crucial to involve your doctor when putting together an Advance Care Directive document.
We offer the following expertise:
- Wills
- Codicils
- Testamentary Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial)
- Enduring Powers of Attorney (Medical)
- Binding Death Nominations
