Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers

Port Macquarie, NSW

(02) 658..

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About Us

Donovan Oates Hannaford is a client-focused law firm dedicated to delivering expert legal services while maintaining clear communication throughout every stage of the legal process. The firm distinguishes itself by combining strong legal knowledge with a genuine understanding of its clients’ needs, ensuring that each person remains at the centre of their matter. With a diverse range of offerings, Donovan Oates Hannaford assists clients in conveyancing, handling all legal requirements in property transactions to protect their interests. The firm’s business law team provides advice across commercial, employment, property, banking, and building and construction law, supporting clients with practical and reliable legal guidance. In the area of wills and estates, the firm guides clients through estate planning, powers of attorney, guardianship, superannuation, trusts, and probate applications. Donovan Oates Hannaford also offers dispute resolution services for commercial and personal disputes, including family provision claims in contested estates. The firm’s approach is centred on listening carefully to understand each client’s unique situation, then communicating advice clearly and promptly. By making complex legal processes easier to navigate, Donovan Oates Hannaford ensures clients feel supported and informed throughout their legal journey.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Conveyancing

Estate Planning

Specialisations

Conveyancing

Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers provide comprehensive conveyancing services encompassing residential and commercial property transactions as well as property development matters. Their team draws on extensive experience to offer precise legal advice throughout the buying and selling process, ensuring clients are well-informed and confident every step of the way. Understanding the critical importance of timing in conveyancing, they are committed to clear communication and timely delivery of services. This approach ensures a smooth transaction for clients, with explanations provided in accessible terms without compromising on legal rigour. Their client-focused service has earned positive feedback for making complex processes straightforward and transparent.

Estate Planning

Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers provide comprehensive support tailored to different life stages, ensuring clients are well-prepared for transitions such as retirement, illness, and end-of-life arrangements. Their services encompass wills, estate planning, powers of attorney, and guardianship, helping clients maintain control over their assets and decisions. The firm also advises on various types of trusts, including family trusts, special disability trusts, and testamentary trusts, as well as superannuation and self-managed superannuation funds, to help structure wealth effectively. The firm’s expertise extends to reverse mortgages, probate, and estate administration, offering clients peace of mind through every phase of the estate process. Their client-focused approach is reflected in positive feedback highlighting professionalism, attention to detail, and respectful communication. Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers aim to ease the complexities associated with estate and elder law matters, supporting clients to secure a positive legacy for their families.