Burns and Tinney

About us

Burns & Tinney Lawyers has been a trusted legal presence in the Greensborough community since its founding in 1993 by Paul Burns and Charles Tinney. With a history spanning over 30 years, the firm has consistently focused on delivering accessible, professional legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The practice has evolved alongside the community, embracing modern approaches while maintaining a personal, client-centred ethos that ensures individuals and businesses receive clear, practical advice. Paul Burns, an Accredited Property Law Specialist, brings extensive expertise in property law, leases, conveyancing, wills, estate planning, and probate matters. His depth of knowledge and experience enables Burns & Tinney Lawyers to handle a wide array of property-related legal issues with confidence and precision. This expertise, combined with the firm’s commitment to thoroughness and clarity, ensures clients navigate complex transactions and legal processes with assurance and peace of mind. Beyond property law, Burns & Tinney Lawyers provides comprehensive legal services including business and commercial law as well as dispute resolution and litigation. The firm is dedicated to offering clients cost-effective solutions that are tailored to their unique circumstances, whether they are planning their estates, managing business interests, or resolving disputes. Through long-standing community ties and a reputation for integrity, Burns & Tinney continues to support clients with reliable legal guidance delivered in a straightforward and approachable manner.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Property Law

Specialisations

Estate Planning

Burns and Tinney offers comprehensive estate planning services that extend beyond drafting a Will, taking into account an individual's assets, personal circumstances, and objectives. Their approach includes preparing key documents such as Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker forms, ensuring clients have protections in place during their lifetime. They also provide guidance on superannuation, business succession planning, and trust implications, tailoring strategies to safeguard and manage assets for both personal and business contexts. The firm also supports executors and administrators through the complexities of estate administration, including obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration, managing estate debts, and distributing assets in accordance with the Will. Additionally, they advise clients on contested Will matters, focusing on resolving disputes efficiently to minimise stress and costs. Their expertise ensures clients receive clear advice on legal and financial obligations within estate matters, helping to protect the interests of beneficiaries and executors alike.

Property Law

Burns and Tinney offers comprehensive legal guidance in conveyancing and property law, addressing the complexities and financial risks involved in property transactions. Their expertise encompasses residential and commercial conveyancing, including nuanced areas such as off-the-plan purchases, where understanding unique contractual terms and settlement timelines is crucial. The team is well-versed in the financial and statutory implications that arise during property transfers, including capital gains tax, land tax, and stamp duty, ensuring clients are fully informed at every step. Additionally, their services extend to subdivision processes, commercial leasing arrangements, retirement village agreements, and various property development matters. Burns and Tinney assist with navigating planning regulations, drafting and negotiating commercial leases tailored to long-term landlord-tenant relationships, and advising on retirement village contracts, which require particular attention to terms affecting occupancy and financial arrangements. Their thorough approach ensures that clients’ rights and obligations are clearly defined and protected throughout all property law dealings.