Sutherland Shire Lawyers — Family Law, Wills & Estate Planning
Making Law Simple

At Southern Waters Legal, we provide expert legal services with genuine care. With Accredited Specialists in both Family Law and Wills & Estates, we guide you through life's most important decisions with clarity and compassion.
Established in 2009, our firm serves the Sutherland Shire and greater Sydney, with offices in Cronulla, Menai and Sydney CBD.
OUR SERVICES
Family
Law
Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning
Probate & Estate
Administration
Contesting or
Defending a Will
Elder Law
Business &
Structuring
Commercial
Disputes
Superannuation
& Tax
Property
Law
Conveyancing
LEADERSHIP TEAM
TESTIMONIALS
LEGAL INSIGHTS
What Does an Executor Actually Have to Do? A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Being named an executor is often unexpected, and rarely explained. Here’s a practical walk-through of what the role actually involves, from the first steps to final distribution.
Who Can Contest a Will in NSW? Eligibility and Time Limits Explained
Feeling left out of a will doesn’t automatically mean you can contest it. Here’s who the law recognises as an eligible person in NSW, what courts actually weigh up, and the time limit that matters most.
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? Why It Can Matter More Than Your Will
Many people assume their will controls everything they own. If a property or account is held as joint tenants, it may not — the ownership structure can override even a carefully written Will.





