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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

Adeline Schiralli, Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Southern Waters Legal Menai

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

Southern Waters Legal Menai estate planning and wills team

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.

Estate planning consultation at Southern Waters Legal Menai office

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

Southern Waters Legal Menai office, Menai Metro, Allison Crescent

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

"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

About Simon Bennett

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LEGAL INSIGHTS

Can I Access Inheritance Before Probate in NSW? Estate Funding Options Explained

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.

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