Barnett & Barnett

Barnett & Barnett, located at the corner of Station Street and Carrington Road in Box Hill, has been serving the legal needs of the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne since 1965. Founded by Melvyn Barnett, the practice evolved into a father-daughter operation, with Shaynee Barnett joining in 1991. Melvyn dedicated over five decades to the community before his retirement in 2018, and Shaynee continues to uphold the firm's tradition of providing dedicated representation and advocacy. Our firm specialises in delivering personalised, client-focused services across various areas of law, including Powers of Attorney, Property Law, Victims of Crime, and Wills and Estates. We pride ourselves on tailoring our services to suit the unique needs of each client, ensuring clear communication and strategic planning to achieve meaningful outcomes. For those needing assistance with Powers of Attorney, we offer guidance on setting up an Enduring Power of Attorney, which allows a trusted individual to manage your personal and financial affairs. Our services extend to appointing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker and providing information on Advance Care Directives. In Property Law, we are committed to navigating you through the entire conveyancing process, whether you are buying or selling residential or commercial real estate. Our expertise covers the preparation of Vendor’s Statements, assessing Contracts of Sale, and advising on legislative and council requirements through to settlement. We are also experienced in supporting victims through the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal process, ensuring they understand their entitlements, including Special Financial Assistance, loss of earnings, and related expenses. Our guidance ensures that legal fees for this assistance are covered by the Tribunal, not the client. When it comes to Wills and Estates, we provide peace of mind by helping draft Wills and, if needed, testamentary trusts. Our services include obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration and managing estate administration tasks. We also address estate planning needs and can assist in will contests, advocating for clients who believe their inheritances do not reflect fair entitlements. Our dedication to client satisfaction is supported by a skilled team of legal and administrative professionals, working collaboratively to offer timely, reliable, and cost-effective legal solutions.