Robertson Hyetts

Our team of Wills and estate planning lawyers is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of planning for the future of their estates, providing carefully tailored solutions that honour their final wishes while optimising for tax efficiency. We offer comprehensive guidance on setting up Wills, Power of Attorney documents, and business succession plans, ensuring that one's life achievements are preserved for their intended beneficiaries. Whether dealing with the intricacies of superannuation, trusts, or family dynamics, our lawyers possess the expertise to provide precise and strategic advice aimed at protecting your legacy and those you care about. In addition to estate planning, we assist with probate and estate administration, offering compassionate support to executors during times of bereavement. Our detailed understanding of estate law allows us to facilitate smooth transitions, easing stress and uncertainty. Our services extend to business owners as well, aiding in the creation of business succession plans that safeguard commercial interests and secure financial futures for families. With a personalised approach that considers each client's unique circumstances, our aim is to provide certainty and peace of mind regarding the transfer and management of assets across generations.

At Robertson Hyetts, our dispute resolution team offers a comprehensive range of services designed to navigate the complexities that arise when disputes occur in life and business. We are adept at handling cases in various jurisdictions including the Magistrates, County, and Supreme Courts, as well as VCAT. Our expertise spans bringing and defending claims against deceased estates, building and construction cases, commercial disputes concerning land contracts, and trade practices, consumer law, and debt recovery matters. We are also skilled in managing joint venture, partnership, and shareholder disputes, as well as insurance claims and employment law issues such as unfair dismissal and restraint of trade claims. By prioritising proactive, expedient, and strategic advice, we aim to minimise the stress, cost, and impact of disputes on our clients and their businesses. Employing a range of dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, and litigation, our goal is to find solutions that are timely and commercially sensible, often with a focus on preserving relationships. We guide clients through both the procedural requirements of the Civil Procedure Act and compulsory mediation processes, ensuring that your rights and interests remain front and centre. When litigation is unavoidable, Robertson Hyetts represents clients with assertiveness and focus to secure optimal outcomes in court, while consistently keeping you informed and in control throughout the process.