Douglas Hoskins Legal

With extensive experience in all facets of wills and estates, Douglas Hoskins Legal offers comprehensive services ranging from the preparation of straightforward wills to complex estate planning involving trusts and succession matters. The firm’s proficiency extends to the preparation of enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives, ensuring clients have robust structures in place for managing their affairs. They also provide trusted support by acting as executors or trustees when required, supporting a seamless administration of estates. The team is particularly adept at handling contested estates, including disputes over will validity and inheritance claims, approaching each matter with the sensitivity such issues demand. Their expertise includes representation before the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) in matters concerning the administration of protected persons’ affairs, and they strive to resolve disputes amicably but are prepared to pursue court action to secure clients’ entitlements when necessary.

The family law team at Douglas Hoskins Legal is dedicated to supporting clients through the complexities and emotional challenges of separation or divorce. They provide thoughtful guidance with a focus on achieving efficient and compassionate outcomes, whether through negotiation, conciliation, or counselling. Their experience extends across a broad range of family law matters, including matrimonial and de facto property settlements, parenting arrangements, applications for Consent Orders, divorce proceedings, and issues involving spousal and child maintenance. They also assist with financial agreements, ensuring clients’ interests are well-represented in all aspects of family law.