Practical information about working with Cream Legal, including pricing, process
and common enquiries.
Do you offer fixed prices?
Fixed prices are available for selected services. More complex work is scoped and
priced individually, because the circumstances and work required will vary. Pricing is
agreed upfront rather than calculated on a time basis.
How much does it cost to make a Will in Victoria?
Cream Legal offers fixed price Wills. A standard Will is $660 including GST for one
person, or $990 including GST for a couple with substantially similar estate planning
requirements.
More complex estate planning, including matters involving business or company
interests, trusts, self-managed superannuation funds, blended families or testamentary
trusts, is priced according to the circumstances. We will confirm the scope and price
with you before you proceed.
Looking for a complete estate plan? Fixed price packages are also available for Wills,
enduring powers of attorney and appointments of medical treatment decision maker.
Cream Legal does not offer free legal consultations. A brief initial enquiry can be
made without charge, but legal advice is provided only after the scope and pricing have
been agreed. Before booking a consultation, Cream Legal will review the information
provided and confirm whether a consultation is appropriate, its price and what it will
cover.
How and when do I pay for legal services?
Our accepted payment methods are Direct Bank Transfer (EFT) and major credit cards.
Payment terms are assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific
circumstances of your matter.
Our standard payment terms are 7 days. Where a specific stage of work is completed,
we may require payment of our interim invoice before our documentation or advice is
released to you. For consultation-based services, such as mortgage solicitor
certificates or scheduled consultations, payment is due in full on the day of your
appointment.
What services does Cream Legal provide?
Cream Legal advises on business sales and acquisitions, commercial contracts and
business arrangements, property contracts and leasing, lending and security, estate
planning, business succession and we also provide legal consulting services. See the
Services page for more detail.
Do you review AI-generated documents or advice?
Yes. Cream Legal can review documents or information generated using artificial
intelligence and assess their accuracy, suitability and legal effect in the context of
your matter. We can identify gaps or risks and recommend changes. AI-generated material
should never be relied on as legal advice without independent legal review.
What is AML/CTF and will it apply to me?
AML/CTF stands for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. From 1 July
2026, Australia’s AML/CTF regime was extended to certain services provided by lawyers,
known as designated services.
To meet our obligations, Cream Legal may need to verify your identity and request
information about you and your transaction. Whether these steps are necessary will
depend on the services Cream Legal is engaged to provide and the particular
circumstances of your matter. More information about what this may mean for you is
available on our AML/CTF page.
Do you work with clients outside Melbourne?
Yes. Cream Legal works remotely with clients across Australia by telephone, video
conference and email. In-person meetings may be arranged at client premises in
south-east Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula where appropriate.
Do I need to know exactly what I need before making contact?
No. A brief description of your situation is enough to begin. Cream Legal can then
identify the legal issues involved and discuss the appropriate next step.
What happens after I make an enquiry?
Cream Legal will review the information provided and contact you to discuss the work
required, timing and pricing.
Do you provide urgent advice?
Urgent enquiries may be accommodated where capacity permits. Please identify any
deadline or time-sensitive issue when making contact.
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