Newman & Pengilley

Newman & Pengilley offers comprehensive services in elder law, wills, and estates, assisting clients with the preparation and review of enduring powers of attorney, enduring guardianship appointments, and general powers of attorney. Their expertise includes drafting a range of wills, including those for parents of children with disabilities, testamentary trusts, and arrangements for second marriages, ensuring that clients’ wishes are clearly and effectively documented. They also provide guidance on estate administration, managing applications for Probate and Letters of Administration, and handling estates without formal grants. Their practice extends to resolving estate disputes, including challenges to wills based on capacity or undue influence, and family provision claims, representing both beneficiaries and executors. Newman & Pengilley prioritises dispute resolution through mediation and negotiation to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes.

Newman & Pengilley provide comprehensive family law services, assisting clients through all stages of matrimonial and relationship matters. Their expertise encompasses prenuptial and financial agreements both before marriage and cohabitation, as well as reviewing existing agreements. They offer guidance on separation and divorce processes, with a focus on resolving property disputes through mediation, negotiation, or where necessary, through the Federal Circuit and Family Courts. The firm also handles enforcement of court orders to ensure compliance with legal obligations. In relation to children’s issues, Newman & Pengilley support clients in reaching settlements through mediation and consent orders or taking matters to court when disputes arise. They represent parents, grandparents, and other interested parties in applications concerning living arrangements, time spent with children, and relocation matters. Their services extend to advising on Child Support Agency issues and managing adoption processes, all with an emphasis on protecting the rights and wellbeing of children involved.