Jenkins Legal & Advisory

Jenkins Legal and Advisory offer comprehensive estate planning services, guiding clients through everything from the preparation of simple wills to complex testamentary trusts and family provisions. Their expertise extends to creating and managing family, protective and charitable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health directives, ensuring that clients’ wishes are clearly documented and legally robust. They also assist with probate matters, including obtaining probate and letters of administration, as well as advising on intervivos gifts, reverse mortgages, and binding family agreements. In addition to estate planning, Jenkins Legal and Advisory manage contested wills and estate litigation with a focus on protecting client interests in complex disputes. Their experience covers challenging the validity of wills due to lack of capacity, removing executors acting improperly, and resolving disagreements involving family trusts and estate distributions. The team is well-versed in navigating disputes arising from family business structures, self-managed superannuation funds, and taxation issues, prioritising efficient resolution while maintaining transparent communication and cost management throughout the legal process.

Jenkins Legal and Advisory provides comprehensive property law services, assisting clients through the complexities of property transactions across various titles, including Torrens, company, and old system. Their expertise extends to a range of property types such as vacant land, strata, community title, rural land, and off-the-plan purchases. The team offers tailored advice and documentation for SMSF borrowing, commercial and retail leasing, and ensures all legal requirements for property developments—such as strata and community management statements—are met. They also provide guidance on building contracts, neighbourhood disputes, and represent clients in dispute resolution and court proceedings. In conveyancing, Jenkins Legal and Advisory supports clients with every step, from negotiating contract terms in auctions or private sales, advising on associated costs like stamp duty and taxes, to arranging necessary searches and land enquiries. Their team helps clients meet lender requirements and facilitates a smooth settlement process, ensuring property transactions are conducted efficiently and in compliance with Australian property law.