Northcote Lawyers and Associates

About us

Northcote Lawyers is a modern and innovative legal practice dedicated to providing personalised and effective legal solutions. We take the time to understand each client’s unique situation and preferred outcomes, ensuring that our advice is tailored to achieve the best possible results. Our approach is client-focused, working closely with individuals to align our services with their best interests. Our commitment to clients is central to how we operate. We strive to be accessible, efficient, and responsive, delivering expert advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. Beyond our legal services, we are actively involved in the Inner North community, providing pro bono support and encouraging leadership and teamwork within our firm. We foster a diverse and supportive workplace, continually aiming to improve and grow while celebrating our achievements. Our practice areas include family law, wills and estates, property law, business law, and employment law. Whether guiding clients through complex family law matters such as divorce, property settlements, or parenting arrangements, or assisting with writing wills, managing estate administration, and resolving will disputes, we provide clear and practical counsel. We also support clients with conveyancing, commercial transactions, business disputes, and employment-related issues. Northcote Lawyers offers a free 30-minute consultation to help individuals understand their options and begin addressing their legal needs. With a focus on informed guidance and effective solutions, we aim to make the legal process as straightforward and supportive as possible.

Practice areas

Family Law

Leases

Probate

Wills and Estates

Specialisations

Family Law

Northcote Lawyers and Associates provides comprehensive support in family law matters, understanding the emotional challenges that accompany relationship breakdowns. Their experienced team offers practical and strategic advice across divorce, property and financial settlements, parenting arrangements, and family violence issues, focusing on outcomes that prioritise clients’ well-being and long-term interests. The firm takes a personalised approach, carefully listening to each client’s unique circumstances to deliver responsive and commercially informed guidance. They strive to achieve negotiated resolutions wherever possible to minimise costs and stress, while also adeptly managing proceedings through the Family Law Courts when necessary. Their access to a broad network of professionals such as accountants and psychologists further bolsters their ability to support clients through complex family law matters.

Wills and Estates

Northcote Lawyers and Associates provide comprehensive guidance in wills and estates, ensuring that each Will is tailored to reflect an individual's unique circumstances and wishes. Their services encompass drafting Wills, managing estate administration, and handling Grant of Probate applications. They also offer support in addressing Will disputes and advise on matters relating to Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Makers, helping clients plan effectively for both their estate distribution and personal decision-making needs. Their approach emphasises the importance of regularly reviewing estate planning documents to keep pace with changes in taxation, superannuation, and social security laws. Northcote Lawyers ensure that executors understand their responsibilities in managing the deceased’s estate, from asset collection to debt settlement and distribution. Clients receive tailored advice on appointing trusted executors and attorneys, providing reassurance that their affairs will be handled according to their intentions both during their lifetime and after.