Best Estate planning lawyers In Perth, WA
Property law, Corporate law, Commercial business, Elder law, Trust and Wills, Corporate advisory, Acquisition and disposal, Syndication/joint venture
Paul is the founder and principal of Summers Legal Pty Ltd (an incorporated legal practice) and has been a legal practitioner since 1985. He heads the Property Commercial, Business, Corporate and Elder Law division of the Firm. Paul has over 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of property, corporate, commercial business and elder law. He provides advice on complex property transactions, syndication, joint ventures and financing; structuring of new business projects, commercial and corporate contacts and a wide range of estates and asset structuring matters. Paul has acted in many complex property and business transactions. Paul has acted as a director of many corporations including ASX listed companies, not for profit and incorporated associations.
Probate, Deceased Estate administration, Property law, Commercial law, Real Estate settlements, Wills and Estate planning
Lucy is a talented lawyer, business administrator and manager who leads the development of the firm’s consumer legal services, bringing together people, technology and processes to design and deliver innovative legal services. In the legal sphere, Lucy supervises the firm’s Wills, probate, estate administration and real estate settlements departments. Lucy serves clients directly in more complex matters in these areas. Working side-by-side with technology partner ContactsLaw, Lucy developed systems that enabled Flat Rate Settlements to dramatically reduce costs and improve service quality. Leveraging these benefits and its flat-rate pricing model, the firm brought revolutionary change to the conveyancing industry in Western Australia.
Wills and Estate planning, Estate administration matters, Complex grant applications, Powers of attorney, Probate applications, Guardianship
Val Antoff is experienced Wills and Estates lawyer and his aim to develop an ongoing relationship with clients, providing efficient and effective legal services which address both their current and future needs. He hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of New England and was admitted to practice in New South Wales in 2009. He gained valuable experience working in the areas of estate planning and deceased estates, family law, franchising and general commercial law. Val Antoff have advised clients on a wide range of matters relating to their wills and estate planning, including testamentary capacity issues, estate administration matters, complex grant applications and claims under the Family Provision Act and contested probate applications.
Wills, Trusts and Estates, Property Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, General Legal Services
Daphne qualification is Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies, College of Law (2019) Juris Doctor, UWA (2018) Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours, UWA (2012). Daphne initially joined Kott Gunning as a Paralegal in early 2018. Since being admitted in April 2019, Daphne has been working as a Lawyer in the Business & Commercial and Property & Construction teams.
Civil Litigation, Probate and Deceased Estate Administration, wills & Estate Planning
Sriram Srikrishnan (Sri) is a lawyer at Birman & Ride and works in the Wills and Estates and Litigation teams. Sri assists people to prepare Wills, applications for Probate and administer deceased estates. He also enjoys being creative with contentious issues associated with Wills & Estates and dealing with complex legal problems as they may arise. Prior to joining Birman & Ride, Sri commenced his legal career at a boutique firm working within the property and planning law practice with a focus on commercial leases. Sri holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction). Before commencing his career in law, Sri conducted interviews and provided legal assistance to people who suffered persecution in their previous countries or suffered family violence. It was during this experience where Sri developed his interest in helping people through the law.
Commercial Lending, Property, Town Planning, Land Development Advice, Land Reservation, Resumption & Compensation, Business Succession & Estate Planning
Kim Valenti has more than 40 years of legal experience and balances that experience with a refreshingly commercial and pragmatic approach to the practice of law. He holds Bachelor degrees in Law and Jurisprudence and a Master’s degree in Law. He is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA branch) and the Property Council of Australia and is one of the Principals at Valenti Lawyers. Kim is head of Valenti Lawyers’ property, land compensation and town planning division.
Family Law, Complex Family Law Property Settlements, Family Law related Estate Planning, Insolvency Issues related to Family Law Disputes, Binding Financial Agreements, Entity-based analysis in Family Law
Jeremy commenced with Marks & Sands Lawyers as a Partner in 1994. Prior to moving to Western Australia in 1993 Jeremy was extensively involved in private client work in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Fulfilling a number of management roles within Marks & Sands since 1994 including becoming Managing Partner in 1998, Jeremy currently heads the Family Law Group in Perth as well as continuing his role as Legal Practice Director for Culshaw Miller Lawyers. In 2006, in addition to his role at Marks & Sands, Jeremy became the Legal Practice Director at Shann Family Lawyers and remained in this position until the two firms merged in August 2011. Jeremy is a previous Western Australian Board member of the Hunt & Hunt Legal Group.
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Wills, Estate Planning & Probate
Evelyn has over 17 years’ experience in the focus areas of estate planning and estate administration in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the United Kingdom. She strongly believes that effective, efficient and appropriate succession planning is vital for each and every individual.
Deceased Estate Administration, Executor & Administration Services, Estate Litigation, Non Contentious Probate, Wills & Estate Planning, Town Agency & Advocacy
Teressa graduated with a Bachelor of Law and Commerce (Human Resource Management) from Curtin University in 2019. Teressa commenced work with Gregson & Associates since its inception. It is through her time with us that she has developed a passion for work in probate, estate administration and estate planning. Teressa is dedicated to providing a professional experience for all clients.
Wills & Estate Planning
Emily Nixon obtained her law degree from Murdoch University and was admitted to practice in July 2005. She commenced her legal career at the commercial law firm, Bennett & Co (which subsequently became Lavan Legal). In 2009, Emily joined the legal team at the Public Trustee of Western Australia. Emily’s experience includes conducting complex Trust and Estate litigation (including Family Provision Claims) in the Supreme Court of Western Australia. She also has considerable experience in the drafting of Wills and other legal documents. Prior to establishing Bespoke Wills and Estates in 2019, Emily founded Jarvis Nixon Legal in 2016 with Marcia Jarvis in Karrinyup, Western Australia.