+6140104..At Shelbourne Legal, we bring together our expertise and empathy to guide you through challenging times such as divorce or the loss of a loved one. Based in South Eastern Melbourne, our firm excels in Divorce and Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Litigation. Our family lawyers assist in matters ranging from pre-nuptial agreements to separation, ensuring a smooth transition into the future. We offer comprehensive estate and succession planning, tailored to individual needs, with a straightforward fixed-fee approach to probate services that simplifies the probate process. Our legal team is dedicated to effectively administering estates, accessing estate funds, and managing applications for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration. We also specialise in property matters, genealogical services for locating beneficiaries, and full estate administration, including asset management, tax arrangements, conflict resolution, and asset distribution. Led by principal lawyer Leonie Dubbelman, our firm’s practice in wills, estates, trusts, and equity is complemented by a focus on complex litigation, particularly where family law and estate planning intersect. We are committed to providing clear, plain-English advice, high-quality service, and affordability through fixed fees, backed by a complimentary half-hour telephone consultation. Estate planning is a crucial aspect of our practice, aimed at securing your family's future by protecting assets and minimising taxation. Our expertise in drafting testamentary trusts ensures your legacy is preserved against divorce, insolvency, or changes due to remarriage. Our detailed guide on testamentary trusts is available for those seeking more information on safeguarding their estate. In family law, we offer compassionate support during relationship breakdowns, providing guidance from initial advice to negotiation and court advocacy, ensuring your rights and interests are represented every step of the way. Our services encompass property settlements, parenting plans, and formal divorce proceedings, always prioritising the well-being of the children involved. We stand by you throughout the probate and estate administration journey, with services aimed at easing the burden of paperwork and providing timely and efficient application processes. Our approach ensures cost transparency, avoiding percentage-based fees commonly charged by professional trustees, and providing certainty from the beginning. Contact Shelbourne Legal for dedicated and comprehensive legal support tailored to your individual needs.
At Shelbourne Legal, our family law team is dedicated to providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times, such as divorce and separation. We assist clients in navigating their legal rights while facilitating fair negotiations for property and financial settlements. Our experienced lawyers are equipped to handle both mediation and court representation, ensuring that your interests, particularly those of your children, are at the forefront of any arrangements made. In addition to our family law services, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive estate planning and administration solutions. From drafting tailored testamentary trusts to minimise disputes and protect your legacy, to guiding clients through the complex probate process, our team strives to alleviate the burdens associated with managing estates. We focus on delivering clear, plain-English advice and a transparent, fixed-fee structure, helping you secure your family's future while ensuring efficient estate management.
Effective estate planning is crucial for safeguarding your assets and ensuring your family is cared for once you are no longer able to do so. At Shelbourne Legal, we provide tailored advice that focuses on achieving maximum asset protection while minimising potential tax implications. By incorporating instruments like testamentary trusts, our lawyers help you protect your legacy from unforeseen circumstances such as divorce, insolvency, or changes in partnership dynamics. In addition to creating bespoke estate plans, we handle all aspects of estate administration, from applying for Grants of Probate to managing estate disputes. Our comprehensive service aims to ease the burden during difficult times, ensuring a streamlined process for beneficiaries and thereby reducing potential conflicts. We offer transparent fixed fees, allowing clients to understand their costs upfront while receiving the expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of estate law with confidence.
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