

Daria is a seasoned practitioner with over two decades of experience at our Melbourne office, having joined the firm in 2002. Her primary focus lies in Wills and Deceased Estate matters, where she handles a myriad of complex issues such as challenges to Wills, inheritance disputes, and the administration of estates for executors and administrators. Daria is adept at managing the nuances of resealing international and interstate grants of probate, and she advises on claims related to superannuation benefits. Her expertise also extends to the preparation of detailed Wills and the drafting of Powers of Attorney for financial, medical, and guardianship matters. Her academic credentials from Monash University, where she earned a Master of Laws degree, coupled with a Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University and an Advanced Diploma of Business, furnish Daria with a robust foundation for her practice. Her practice areas notably include Litigation, Deceased Estate Litigation, Wills and Powers of Attorney, and Probate and Deceased Estates. This comprehensive coverage allows her to provide strategic insights and empathetic support to her clients, ensuring their affairs are managed with diligence and care. Daria’s commitment to her clients is enhanced by her well-rounded personal interests in music, reading, and travelling, which contribute to her insightful and considerate approach to legal practice.

Director
McNab McNab & Starke Lawyers
Jun 2018 - Present • 8 years 5 months

Associate Director
McNab McNab & Starke Lawyers
Oct 2016 - May 2018 • 1 year 7 months

Solicitor
McNab McNab & Starke Lawyers
Jul 2007 - Oct 2016 • 9 years 3 months

Juris Doctor, Law
Monash University
2004 - 2006

Advanced Diploma Business - Legal Practice, Legal Practice
RMIT University
1999 - 2001

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences
La Trobe University
1994 - 1996
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services