Expertise

Amanda's expertise lies in wills and estates, powers of attorney (general enduring, medical and specific), probate and administration of estates including intestate estates and reseals of foreign grants.

She also has experience in property matters, but limits her practice in that area mainly to general law conversions, adverse possession claims and lost titles.

As many of Amanda's clients are elderly (and not comfortable coming to the city), she often advises them in alternative locations, including their homes or her home.

Having being in practice for over 30 years (almost continuously), Amanda's expertise translates into experience in dealing with people, particularly in her ability to relate to her clients, who are often experiencing difficult times with their grief, having recently lost someone close to them.

Experience

Amanda's experience includes:

• drafting a broad range of wills, both simple and complex
• advising on probate and intestate matters for various clients
• advising on the administration of many large and complex estates
• drafting powers of attorney, including general enduring, medical and specific

• estate planning.

Pro bono and Community Work

Amanda has worked with the Women's Legal Service and is also a supporter of various charities, including the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, St Mary's House of Welcome Orphans in Tanzania and a number of cancer support groups.

Memberships and Associations

Law Institute of Victoria

Melbourne Cricket Club

Essendon Football Club

Peninsula Golf Club

Box Hill Golf Club

Melbourne Theatre Company

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (the University of Melbourne)

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise

Victoria