Speak with our Menai Estate Planning Team
Estate Planning & Wills Lawyers in Menai
Experienced Legal Representation You Can Trust
Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates | Will Lawyer Menai
Our Menai office includes an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, reflecting our commitment to providing advanced expertise in this area of law.
Adeline Schiralli is an Accredited Specialist and Wills and Estates Lawyer who provides strategic and comprehensive estate planning advice, particularly for complex or high-value matters, ensuring clients receive specialist guidance tailored to their circumstances.
“Estate planning is about providing clarity and protection for the people you care about most. Thoughtful advice today can prevent unnecessary stress for your family in the future.”
Adeline Schiralli | Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates
Testimonial
“My husband & I needed all of our Estate Planning, including complex Mutual Wills & other legal documents, done. As I was going into the hospital for major surgery, we needed everything finalised within 7 days, and Southern Waters Legal were definitely up to the challenge.
From meeting Kylie at reception through to finalisation, we were extremely impressed. Simon Bennett was so efficient & explained everything to us. Simon has a great way of letting you know exactly why you require certain items in your Will & all of your Estate Planning documents. Even with issues of second marriages & children, he handled all of it with compassion and expertise. We recommend using this firm – you will not regret it.”
Vivian | Wills & Estates Client
How Southern Waters Legal Can Assist You
Clear, Practical Advice
We guide you through the estate planning process so your wishes are clearly documented and legally effective.
Tailored To Your Circumstances
Every estate plan is prepared with your family structure, relationships and assets in mind.
50+ Years of Combined Legal Expertise
Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience, our Menai team includes 2 Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates and advises on both straightforward and complex estate planning matters.
Planning For Incapacity
We help you appoint trusted people to manage your financial, legal and medical decisions if you lose capacity.
Confidence For Your Family
A properly prepared estate plan can help avoid uncertainty, disputes and unnecessary stress for your loved ones.
What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning ensures your wishes are clearly documented, protecting your family and assets in the event of death or incapacity.
A key part of an estate plan is a Will, which sets out how your assets should be distributed and appoints someone you trust to manage your estate. Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to strict legal rules rather than your personal wishes.
A comprehensive estate plan may also include documents that allow trusted people to manage your affairs if you lose capacity, including an Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.
Our team of experienced solicitors in Menai assists individuals and families in putting the right estate planning arrangements in place and with Will preparation in Menai.
Visit Our Menai Office
Our Menai office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, providing accessible legal services to clients across Menai and the surrounding suburbs.
Find us at Menai Metro,
Unit 7, 72–80 Allison Crescent
Menai NSW 2234
Located next to Copper Pot Restaurant.
Consultations for Estate Planning in the Sutherland Shire are available by appointment.
Opening Hours
8:30am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday
02 9523 5535
Conveniently located at Menai Metro with easy parking available.
Speak with Our Menai Estate Planning Team
Whether you require assistance with estate planning, family law or conveyancing, clear legal advice can make all the difference. Our Menai office supports clients across Menai and surrounding suburbs, including Bangor, Illawong, Alfords Point, Woronora, Barden Ridge and Lucas Heights, as well as the wider Sutherland Shire.
Contact our Menai office to arrange a consultation, or submit an enquiry below, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your matter.
TESTIMONIALS
About Simon Bennett
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN RECOGNISED AS BOTH AWARD WINNERS AND FINALISTS ACROSS A NUMBER OF PRESTIGIOUS LEGAL INDUSTRY AWARDS.
THE FOLLOWING REPRESENT JUST A SELECTION OF OUR RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Estate Funding During Probate, Estate Administration or Family Provision Claims
Estate administration and disputes can take time, often creating financial pressure for executors, beneficiaries and claimants. Estate funding offers a practical solution, providing access to funds before the estate is finalised.
New Aged Care Act 2025 Explained: Changes to Home Care, Residential Care & Estate Planning
The Aged Care Act 2025 introduces major changes to home care, residential care and funding in Australia, including the new Support at Home program and updated fee structures.
Can I Access Inheritance Before Probate in NSW? Estate Funding Options Explained
Settling an estate can take time. Learn how estate funding in NSW may allow early access to inheritance and help cover probate costs. Settling an estate in NSW can take time, sometimes several months or longer.
During this period, executors are responsible for administering the estate, managing liabilities, protecting assets, and ensuring beneficiaries are treated fairly. At the same time, there are often immediate financial obligations that need to be addressed.



