Experience

Melissa is a member of the estate planning and administration practice group.

Melissa often deals with difficult and sensitive family situations, assisting clients to resolve estate disputes. She advises on trust law and related documentation, including family trust deeds, Inheritance Act issues and enduring powers of attorney. She is also experienced in preparing Wills and reviewing binding/non-binding nominations for superannuation funds.

Melissa also acts in matters relating to deceased estate administration, including Probate, Letters of Administration, Survivorship Applications and Applications by Personal Representatives.

In addition to estate planning and administration law, Melissa has a family law background. Melissa has acted in parenting matters, property settlements, division of superannuation, binding financial agreements, de facto relationships, divorce and Family Court representation.

Admitted to practice: 2004.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws.

Memberships: Law Society of Western Australia, Women Lawyers of Western Australia.