Claire Lawler,Trusts & Estates Lawyer in Melbourne

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Claire is a Wills and Estates lawyer who brings a professional and solutions-focused approach to her work, with a dedication to providing clear and compassionate advice.

Claire practices across a broad range of estate litigation and planning matters, including family provision claims, contested probate or letters of administration applications, limited grant applications and applications for removal of executors or administrators.

Clients and colleagues value Claire’s caring manner, sound judgment, and commitment to progressing matters promptly and sensitively. She is known for her practical mindset, particularly when assisting clients navigating complex or emotionally charged estate disputes.
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Claire previously served as an Associate to a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Prior to that, she spent five years working as a lawyer at the Supreme Court of Victoria across the Trusts, Equity and Probate List, the Testator Family Maintenance List and related specialist lists. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.

Estate Planning

Estate planning helps you organise your financial and personal affairs in a way that reflects your intentions and provides clarity and certainty for the future.

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Estate Administration

Estate administration involves managing and distributing a deceased person’s assets in accordance with their will or the law. Clear guidance can help executors and administrators fulfil their responsibilities with confidence and avoid unnecessary delay or uncertainty.

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Estate Disputes and Will Challenges

Disagreements about an estate or the terms of a will can arise at an already difficult time. When expectations differ or questions arise about estate administration, uncertainty can follow.

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Taxation of Deceased Estates

Tax considerations play an important role in how estates are planned, administered, and distributed. The taxation of deceased estates considers how tax issues apply to estate assets and income after a loved one passes away, and how tax-effective planning can influence those outcomes.

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Guardianship and Capacity Disputes

Guardianship and capacity disputes arise where there is a disagreement about a loved one's ability to make decisions for themselves, or who, if anyone, should make decisions on their behalf in relation to personal, financial or health matters.

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Probate

Probate and estate administration involve managing a loved one’s affairs after they pass away, often at a time when emotions are high and responsibilities feel unfamiliar. Clear guidance can help reduce uncertainty and support a more orderly and considered administration process.

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Trust Disputes and Litigation

Trust disputes often arise where there are ongoing concerns about how a trust is being administered, creating uncertainty for trustees, beneficiaries and the future management of trust assets. Clear legal guidance can help bring structure to these issues and support a path toward resolution.

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Wills

A will sets out how your estate is to be managed and distributed after you pass away. Having a clear and up-to-date will helps ensure your intentions are understood and carried out with certainty.

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