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Sydney Wills and Estates Law Experts

Dormer Stanhope Lawyers

Large firm expertise.  Boutique firm attention.

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THE DORMER STANHOPE ADVANTAGE

Dedicated attention on every matter, from the first call.

Navigating complex legal matters takes skill and dedicated support.  The Dormer Stanhope Advantage gives you both.

Our Principal and Consultants built their careers at top-tier firms.  That background gives you the expertise of a large practice, with the dedicated attention only a boutique firm provides.

Our structure ensures that you receive personalised legal solutions tailored to your specific circumstances.  Every client gets a team invested in the outcome, working with precision and care.

Our Expertise 

Four practice areas, end to end.

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Estate planning

Wills, testamentary trusts, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship, drafted as one coherent plan.

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Probate and estate administration

We apply for a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, then carry the estate through to distribution.

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Business succession planning

Straightforward succession planning so a business, and the family behind it, survives a death or departure.

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Deceased estate disputes

Family Provision claims and validity challenges, run with a proactive approach to resolution rather than a long fight.

WHERE TO START

Tell us where you stand, and we will tell you what happens next.

Someone has died

We apply for Probate or Letters of Administration, then administer the estate: assets, debts, tax and distribution to beneficiaries.

  • Grant of Probate

  • Letters of Administration

  • Executor's duties and disputes

You are planning ahead

A Will is the start, not the whole plan. We structure your estate so your family is provided for and your intentions hold up.

  • Wlls

  • Testamentary Trusts

  • Power of Attorney

  • Enduring Guardianship

You were left out of a Will

If you have been unfairly treated in a will, or left out of one, we will help you fight for your rights. Time limits apply in NSW.

  • Family Provision claims

  • Challenges to a Will's validity

  • Executor or Administration disputes

  • Intestacy

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

Clear and honest legal costs.

Trust starts with being upfront. We make sure clients understand legal fees from the outset.

You will always know where you stand with us. No hidden costs, no surprises, just clear communication about the costs in your matter, including at settlement.

No Win, No Fee

Available on eligible estate dispute claims, assessed at your free first consultation.

Deferred Fees

Pay from the estate or from settlement, where your circumstances allow it.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

A no-obligation consultation with an experienced lawyer.

Tell us briefly what you are dealing with. We will come back to you with the next step and what it will cost.

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