Legal Insights

Practical Guidance from Our Team.

Straightforward articles and legal explainers on family law, property, wills, employment and dispute resolution, written by the solicitors who handle these matters every day.

Wills & Estates

Federal Budget 2026: Implications for Trusts and Estate Planning

What the 2026 Federal Budget proposals mean for discretionary trusts, testamentary trusts, capital gains tax and property investment, and why a strategic review of family and business structures is worth considering.

Wills & Estates

Administration of a Deceased Estate

When making a will it is essential to have your rights and obligations properly explained to you by an experienced lawyer.

Dispute Resolution

Insolvency

Expert legal advice on corporate and personal insolvency — bankruptcy proceedings, insolvency risks, and debt resolution.

Wills & Estates

Powers of Attorney

The types of Powers of Attorney and how they help manage your legal, financial and medical decisions when you cannot act for yourself.

Adverse Possession Claims

If you possess land you do not formally own through registration, in certain circumstances you can claim ownership through adverse possession.

Conveyancing Lawyers Croydon

Croydon conveyancing lawyers with 40+ years of experience handling property sales, purchases, transfers and off-the-plan contracts.

Buying a Residential Property in Victoria

Buying a property involves many overwhelming considerations. Read our latest article on what to know before buying a residential property.

Buying Off the Plan

Expert legal advice on buying off the plan, including contract review, property encumbrances, and the latest legal developments.

Celebrating 50 Years in Legal Practice

The principal of this firm, Alan Alpass, achieved the remarkable milestone of celebrating 50 years in continuous legal practice on 3 March 2025.

Child Support

Expert legal advice on child support, including challenging assessments and private binding agreements.

Children's Matters

Alpass & Associates offers expert legal advice on children's custody, access, and mediation for family disputes.

Common Family Law Fallacies

In this article, we clear up some common family law fallacies and hope to provide useful information to assist with your family law matter.

Wills & Estates

Contested Wills

Expert legal advice on contested wills and challenging estate distributions from Alpass & Associates.

Wills & Estates

Digital Assets and Death

What happens to your digital assets when you die? We explain how to protect and distribute online accounts, cryptocurrency and other digital property.

Upon Separation, Who Pays the Mortgage?

Learn who is responsible for the mortgage after separation and explore options for managing property and financial obligations during a split.

Financial Agreements

Learn about financial agreements for couples and the importance of legal guidance to ensure their validity.

Financial and Legal Considerations After Separation

Practical advice on parenting plans, financial settlement, and legal steps to take following a separation.

Wills & Estates

Financial and Legal Advice in Family Inheritance Matters

Sound financial and legal advice is essential when navigating family inheritance matters and estate distribution.

Grass Roots: Adventures of a Suburban Lawyer

In November 2021, Principal Alan Alpass published a memoir covering his near five decades as a suburban solicitor.

Wills & Estates

Is a Testamentary Trust Right for You?

A testamentary trust might be the right tool to help you look after those you love. Read our latest article on whether a testamentary trust is right for you.

Dispute Resolution

Personal Injury Claims

You are best advised to consult us to find out your rights and obtain an opinion as to the strength of your case as early as possible.

Property Settlements

Expert legal help with property settlements in family law, including asset division, mediation and court proceedings.

Real Estate Conveyancing: Why Employ a Solicitor?

In Victoria, either conveyancers or solicitors handle real estate paperwork. Here's why a solicitor is the safer choice.

Selling a Residential Property in Victoria

Selling your residential property is likely to be one of the most significant financial transactions you will ever make.

Social Media and Family Law: Just Don't Do It

The general guideline when it comes to social media and family law disputes is simple: just don’t do it.

The Downside of Social Media

With the dramatic rise in the use of social media, false statements harming third parties' reputations have become more common.

Unfair Dismissal Claims

Alpass & Associates helps with unfair dismissal claims under the Fair Work Act for both employees and employers.

Dispute Resolution

Victims of Crime (VOCAT)

VOCAT is available to any person that has suffered either physical or emotional injury as a result of an act of violence.

Wills & Estates

What a Will Kit Doesn't Do

A lawyer with an understanding of succession law will guide you through this process and create not just a Will, but an effective estate plan.

Business Sale and Purchase

We act in the purchase and sale of businesses for clients who range from individuals involved in small businesses through to medium companies.

De Facto Property

Get expert advice on de facto property law, including property disputes and legal rights for de facto relationships under the Family Law Act.

Dispute Resolution

Estate Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Expert estate dispute resolution and litigation by Alpass & Associates. Protect your rights with tailored legal solutions.

Dissolving Your Marriage Cooperatively

A cooperative approach to ending a marriage minimises conflict, protects children, and preserves financial outcomes. Practical guidance from family lawyers.

Intervention Orders

Need help with intervention orders? We offer expert legal representation for making and defending intervention orders in family disputes.

Leases and Licences

Alpass & Associates offers expert legal services for commercial leases, retail leases, and licences, protecting your rights and obligations.

Dispute Resolution

Motor Vehicle Claims

Alpass & Associates offers expert legal advice and support for motor vehicle claims, helping you navigate the process of repairs and damages.

Residential Conveyancing

Trusted residential conveyancers for smooth property transactions. Expert legal guidance for buying, selling, and property transfers.

Retirement Villages

Legal assistance for purchasing or leasing units in Retirement Villages, including rights, obligations, and the Retirement Villages Act.

Title Conversions

Alpass & Associates helps convert General Law Titles to Torrens System for smooth property transfers in Victoria.

Wills & Estates

Wills and Estate Planning

Comprehensive wills and estate planning guidance — protect your family, your assets, and your wishes with a properly drafted estate plan.