Weatherly & Associates

Rachel brings a wealth of experience in estate planning and administration, guiding executors and administrators through the intricacies of managing a deceased estate. With a comprehensive understanding of the procedural and legal needs, she assists in determining estate assets and liabilities, securing a Grant of Probate, and managing the collection and distribution of the estate to beneficiaries. Rachel’s services extend to handling communications with relevant companies and agencies, ensuring that all necessary documentation is processed smoothly to reflect the client's bereavement. Rachel’s proficiency in estate administration ensures that the executors, who are appointed by the will, or administrators, appointed by the court in the absence of a will, are well-supported throughout the process. From ascertaining the full scope of the deceased's financial obligations and holdings to seeing through the payment of debts and the execution of the will’s directives, Rachel provides the necessary legal groundwork and support for a seamless administration of estates.

Weatherly & Associates offers comprehensive guidance in family law, particularly addressing the complexities involved in the dissolution of marriages and de facto relationships. The team provides expert advice across a range of matters including property settlement, spousal maintenance, child support, and parenting arrangements. They are adept at negotiating and mediating on behalf of clients to achieve favourable outcomes, and are skilled in preparing binding financial agreements, whether pre-marriage, during a marriage, or post-marriage. Additionally, Weatherly & Associates manages all necessary applications and responses for matters involving the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, ensuring that all legal documents are meticulously prepared and filed. Beyond resolving immediate concerns related to relationship breakdowns, Weatherly & Associates ensures a holistic approach by arranging required expert advice from property valuers, business evaluators, and various specialists essential to the judicial process. The firm also highlights the importance of addressing estate planning needs during these times, assisting clients in updating Wills, preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Advance Care Directives. Their Family Law Pack further provides clients with detailed insights into the Family Law Act, financial considerations, and procedural information, supporting informed decision-making throughout the legal process.