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Your Estate Lawyer
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Fiona Shilton

Fiona Shilton

Lawyer Your Estate Lawyer

Hahndorf, SA
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About Fiona

Fiona Shilton is an empathetic and forthright estate lawyer dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the often complex terrain of estate planning and management. With a genuine focus on setting families up for success, Fiona aims to help clients draft wills that serve as meaningful testaments of care, rather than tools of conflict. Her approach is centred around compassion and clarity, ensuring that executors feel supported and informed at every step. Understanding that death represents a profound, singular event, Fiona is committed to making the process as seamless and respectful as possible. She excels at probing the difficult questions and helping clients articulate their wishes in a way that safeguards their legacy and honours family dynamics. Fiona distinctively differs from the archetypal corporate estate lawyer. She prides herself on her approachable and understanding demeanour, fostering an environment where clients can openly share their concerns without fear of judgment. Her goal is to provide a supportive, non-intimidating space where estate plans are crafted with attentiveness to personal values and family needs. Whether you're embarking on creating a comprehensive will or navigating the intricacies of administering a deceased estate, Fiona Shilton is dedicated to offering compassionate, clear-headed guidance. Her mission is to ensure that your final wishes are clearly communicated and your family is cared for with kindness and respect.

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Resume

Experience

Lawyer

Lawyer

Your Estate Lawyer

Mar 2020 - Present • 6 years 8 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Traditional Country Law Firm

Jul 2019 - Feb 2020 • 7 months

Consultant

Consultant

Self-Employed

Aug 2016 - Feb 2019 • 2 years 6 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Traditional Country Law Firm

Jan 2010 - Aug 2015 • 5 years 7 months

Legal Adviser

Legal Adviser

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Dec 2006 - Jan 2010 • 3 years 1 month

Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI)

Mar 1998 - Nov 2002 • 4 years 8 months

Education

Master's degree, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Master's degree, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

University of Adelaide

2017 - 2019

Leadership Leadership

Leadership Leadership

Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

2015 - 2016

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

University of Adelaide

2002 - 2006

Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

University of Adelaide

2002 - 2004

Contact information

Hahndorf, SA

28B Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, SA 5245Website

Practice certificate

Name
Ms Fiona Shilton
Date of admission
2008
Certification type
A

Last checked: 18 Mar 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia

Practice areas

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