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Janette Kveytel

Special Counsel | Accredited Specialist
Wills & Estates Law
Janette is a Special Counsel, NSW Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, and Notary Public. She provides strategic and practical advice across all areas of wills and estates law, with a particular emphasis on estate litigation, contested estates and family provision claims. Janette is committed to helping clients navigate complex disputes with confidence and achieve the best possible outcome.

Janette regularly represents individuals, trustees and corporate entities in court proceedings and dispute resolution processes, and is dedicated to achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes for her clients. An experienced negotiator, she frequently resolves disputes before the commencement of proceedings, helping clients minimise the costs, stress and uncertainty often associated with litigation.

She advises individuals, class representatives, trustees and corporate entities in their capacity as beneficiaries, executors, and parties to estate-related disputes. Known for her strategic approach, empathy and commitment to achieving fair outcomes, Janette guides clients through complex legal matters with clarity and confidence.

Prior to joining Southern Waters Legal, Janette worked as an adviser for a national ASX-listed company, where she handled a large volume of complex contested estate matters in the Family Provision List of the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Drawing on her established expertise in wills and estates litigation, she represented claimants in these proceedings and achieved favourable outcomes for her clients.

As a longstanding Notary Public, Janette has provided notarial services to the profession and broader community for many years. In recognition of her contribution, she was formally recognised by the Society of Notaries of New South Wales in 2025.

Janette is also able to advise clients in Russian.

Outside of work, Janette enjoys collecting vintage books, classic black-and-white cinema and spending time with her children.

TESTIMONIALS

"Simon, Leona and all their staff dealt with my Estate Planning and Family Law matter in such a professional manner, I cannot thank them enough. The care and patience shown to me during the time of my matters was truly amazing! Again thank you all so much."

Glen
Estate Planning & Family Law Client

"Thank you for your very friendly and professional help in getting all of our affairs sorted in such a short time. We are very glad we came to Southern Waters Legal, ad we’re really appreciative of the professional manner and advice with which we received."

Wayne & Margaret
Estate Planning Client

"I have been a client of Southern Waters Legal for a number of years now. It is at specific times in our lives that we really value integrity and honesty in those we deal with. Simon, Leona and the team have helped me organise our affairs at a very tough time in my life, they have provided wise counsel, legal support and hand-holding as I went through the sale of my family home and moving to new premises. I have received possibly the best financial advice that is reaping rewards for me now. Thank you to a wonderful team of professionals. Thank you"

Anne
Property Client

"I used Leona and her team’s services during an extremely difficult and stressful period of my life. They were able to guide me through the steps required from beginning to end of divorce and financial settlement and set up a plan to follow that helped to take out a lot of the anxiety around not having control over the situation. I had 100% faith at all times in Leona and her team that my best interests were always taken into consideration and I was only contacted when needed to avoid being charged unnecessarily. These guys are the dream team and highly recommend them."

Stephanie
Family Law Client

"Family law can be very daunting but Leona Bennett removed all the confusion of the ‘legal jargon’ and step by step walked me through the family court process. Leona made it simple and I always had a full understanding of what was happening and made clear decisions for the final outcome. Leona and her team were there for me, working their wisdom to always provide greater clarity and support."

Cheryl
Family Law Client

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my property settlement and divorce.

Your expertise, strategic thinking, and calm command of the process were deeply reassuring, especially during the most difficult moments. What stood out even more was your unwavering commitment to acting ethically and with integrity, even when the other side did not extend the same courtesy. That strength of character meant a great deal to me and helped me stay anchored in a process that was often emotionally and morally challenging.

Thank you for being both a skilled advocate and a steady presence. I’m deeply grateful to have had you in my corner.

Madeline
Property Law Client

I would like to say a truly heartfelt thank you for everything you did yesterday. You went above and beyond, not just in terms of the legal work, which was so thorough and professional but in the way you showed such care, calm and kindness throughout.

"This has been an incredibly emotional and complex chapter of my life, and to have someone like you guiding the final stages made all the difference. You were steady, thoughtful, and incredibly responsive.  I felt genuinely supported and looked after!

Thank you for helping me bring this to a close with grace and dignity. I’m so grateful our paths crossed."

Maddie
Family Law Client

Janette regularly represents individuals, trustees and corporate entities in court proceedings and dispute resolution processes, and is dedicated to achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes for her clients. An experienced negotiator, she frequently resolves disputes before the commencement of proceedings, helping clients minimise the costs, stress and uncertainty often associated with litigation.

She advises individuals, class representatives, trustees and corporate entities in their capacity as beneficiaries, executors, and parties to estate-related disputes. Known for her strategic approach, empathy and commitment to achieving fair outcomes, Janette guides clients through complex legal matters with clarity and confidence.

Prior to joining Southern Waters Legal, Janette worked as an adviser for a national ASX-listed company, where she handled a large volume of complex contested estate matters in the Family Provision List of the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Drawing on her established expertise in wills and estates litigation, she represented claimants in these proceedings and achieved favourable outcomes for her clients.

As a longstanding Notary Public, Janette has provided notarial services to the profession and broader community for many years. In recognition of her contribution, she was formally recognised by the Society of Notaries of New South Wales in 2025.

Janette is also able to advise clients in Russian.

Outside of work, Janette enjoys collecting vintage books, classic black-and-white cinema and spending time with her children.