Hozack Clisdell Lawyers

About us

Based in Ulladulla, Hozack Clisdell Lawyers is dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of local, State, and international clients. We value the trust placed in us, proudly representing multiple generations of families throughout the years. Our team includes qualified practitioners and licensed conveyancers with extensive experience across a diverse array of legal areas such as property and leasing, wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianships, estate planning, estate disputes, family law, aged care, litigation, and court proceedings. With strong connections to the Ulladulla, Mollymook, Narrawallee, and Milton communities, we provide responsive and personalised legal services. Our conveyancers are well-regarded in the Shoalhaven region, ensuring that property and business transactions proceed smoothly and with minimal stress. We assist clients with wills and estate planning matters, including estate administration, powers of attorney, contesting wills through family provision claims, probate, retirement and ageing issues, and disputes concerning superannuation and death benefits. Our family law practice covers divorce and separation, spousal maintenance, property and asset division, child support, child protection, custody and parental responsibility arrangements, contact issues, and advice on superannuation splitting. When disputes arise over wills, we guide clients with clear and empathetic advice through what can be a complex and emotional process, helping them achieve fair and reasonable outcomes. Our probate and estate administration team supports clients during difficult times, offering expert advice on managing estates and dealing with the legal affairs of deceased relatives. We also provide Notary Public services, assisting with the witnessing and certification of documents for use both within Australia and internationally. Additional areas of practice include commercial law, leasing of commercial and retail properties, general litigation, fishing and marine law, and retirement and ageing matters. We aim to deliver practical and thorough legal advice tailored to our clients’ individual needs.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Conveyancing

Estate Planning

Family Law

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Conveyancing

Hozack Clisdell Lawyers provide comprehensive support for all aspects of property transactions across New South Wales. Their expertise encompasses residential, commercial and industrial property matters, including contract preparation and review, property settlements, lease negotiations, and assistance with financing options such as mortgages and deposit bonds. They also offer guidance to first home buyers and services related to property development, subdivisions, and various forms of property title management. Serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, landlords, developers, and financial institutions, Hozack Clisdell’s experienced team ensures property dealings are handled efficiently and with thorough attention to detail. Their conveyancing professionals in the Shoalhaven area combine extensive knowledge with competitive pricing to provide reliable support throughout the buying and selling process.

Estate Planning

Hozack Clisdell Lawyers provide expert guidance in wills and estate planning, assisting clients with the drafting and updating of Wills, including Testamentary Discretionary Trusts, to ensure estates are distributed according to their wishes. They support executors through the probate process, managing estate administration, and applying for Letters of Administration where no valid Will exists. Their careful advice also extends to defending claims against Wills and estates, including Family Provision claims, while advising on tax-effective strategies and superannuation planning to minimise complications for beneficiaries. The firm also advises on Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships, helping clients appoint trusted individuals to manage financial and personal affairs during times of illness or incapacity. They explain the distinctions between financial Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships, ensuring clients understand how these arrangements operate and are implemented. Hozack Clisdell Lawyers ensures that executors and administrators meet their legal obligations, alleviating the complexities that arise from estate taxes, social security claims, and compliance with court requirements.