Michael Rizzuto
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Michael Rizzuto

Michael Rizzuto

Director Sedsman Legal

location
Adelaide, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number08 8231 ..

About Michael

Michael Rizzuto serves as the Director of Sedsman Legal, bringing extensive experience and a personable approach to his role as a solicitor and co-principal at this boutique wills and estates practice. He excels in delivering comprehensive personal and business succession planning, including wills, probate, estate administration, and self-managed superannuation. Michael's ability to simplify complex legal concepts and address client concerns with empathy and directness has earned him respect from clients and peers alike. Before his current position, Michael was the Principal Lawyer at MGR Estate Law, where he consulted on estate planning and administration and collaborated with other legal practices. His tenure at Kain C+C Lawyers saw him engage in commercial law, focusing on personal and business succession planning. Michael's experience spans roles at Australian Executor Trustees Limited, where he managed estate administration and trust services, providing technical legal expertise across multiple regions. His work involved significant estate structuring for high-net-worth individuals and accommodating protective trusts. Earlier in his career, Michael began as a solicitor at Connolly & Co in Adelaide. Academically, Michael holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Adelaide, complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Law Society of South Australia. His legal education underscores a commitment to providing high-quality, relevant advice to his clients.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

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Resume

Experience

Solicitor and co-principal
Solicitor and co-principal
Sedsman Legal
Aug 2017 - Present · 8 years 7 months
Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
MGR Estate Law
Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 · 2 years 9 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Kain C+C Lawyers
Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 years 3 months
Manager Estate Administration Technical
Manager Estate Administration Technical
Australian Executor Trustees Limited
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 · 2 years
Manager Estates & Trusts
Manager Estates & Trusts
Australian Executor Trustees Limited
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 · 2 years
Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning Lawyer
Australian Executor Trustees Limited
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 year
Solicitor
Solicitor
Connolly & Co, Adelaide, Australia
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 · 3 years

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Law Society of South Australia Ltd
2004
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Adelaide
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Adelaide
1997 - 1999

Contact Information

Adelaide, SA

LocationLevel 1, 366 King William Street, Adelaide, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number08 8231 ..

Practice Certificate

Name
Michael Rizzuto
Date of Admission
2004
Certification type
A
CheckLast checked: 11 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of South Australia

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates