JPA Legal

Wodonga, VIC

0497 643..

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About Us

JPA Legal is a well-established legal firm based in Wodonga, providing services across Victoria and New South Wales. With a history spanning over 70 years, the firm is committed to delivering prompt, professional, and personalised legal assistance that balances quality with cost-effectiveness. The team at JPA Legal possesses extensive experience in property law and conveyancing, wills and estates, estate disputes, and general commercial law. Their approach to client matters emphasises long-term relationships, ensuring that clients feel confident in the firm’s dedication to acting in their best interests while providing value for money. JPA Legal offers comprehensive services in areas including residential, rural, and commercial conveyancing; sale and purchase of businesses; wills, estates, and powers of attorney; estate claims and litigation; commercial and rural leasing; business structuring; debt collection; as well as domestic building disputes. When assisting with the sale or purchase of a business, the firm applies a systematic and thorough process to address all relevant aspects efficiently, helping business owners navigate transactions with certainty. Their leasing expertise supports both landlords and tenants in establishing agreements tailored to their unique business requirements, fostering positive and enduring relationships. Understanding the importance of sound business foundations, JPA Legal collaborates closely with clients’ accountants and financial advisors to ensure appropriate structures are put in place, including preparation of partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, unitholder agreements, and trust deeds. In matters of debt collection, the firm provides practical advice aimed at minimising costs and avoiding unnecessary litigation. Clients are supported through the process with clear guidance on alternative dispute resolution options suited to the specific circumstances. By embracing technology to enhance operational efficiency, JPA Legal continues to innovate in delivering legal services that meet clients’ evolving needs while maintaining a personalised and accessible approach.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Property Law

Specialisations

Estate Planning

Our estate planning services are designed to help clients clearly outline their wishes for the future, ensuring their assets are protected and distributed according to their intentions. We assist in preparing wills that address specific gifts, the appointment of executors and guardians, and funeral arrangements, tailoring each plan to reflect individual circumstances. Our advice includes consideration of asset protection strategies, tax implications, life estates, and the establishment of testamentary trusts to provide for family members effectively. In addition, we guide clients in setting up Powers of Attorney, addressing who should be appointed, the scope of their authority, and any limitations to suit personal preferences and needs. By planning ahead, clients can safeguard their interests and provide peace of mind that their financial, medical, and lifestyle decisions will be managed appropriately if they become unable to do so themselves.

Property Law

JPA Legal offers comprehensive property law services, including conveyancing for residential and commercial transactions, land subdivision, leasing, adverse possession, and matters involving old system title. With extensive experience in managing complex legal requirements such as Vendors Statements, Domestic Building Disclosure, GST, and planning restrictions, their lawyers provide practical and timely advice. They handle every file personally to ensure thorough legal oversight, helping clients navigate potential pitfalls like illegal buildings or covenant breaches. Their team is committed to keeping clients informed throughout the process, offering prompt communication even outside regular hours. JPA Legal also supports first home buyers with government assistance and assists families with title transfers. Leveraging technology, they streamline the conveyancing process by preparing documents promptly to minimise client attendance. This approach, combined with over 100 years of combined conveyancing experience and transactions across Victoria and New South Wales, ensures clients receive efficient and reliable property law assistance.