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.
