Sally-Ann Hayward

Sally-Ann Hayward is the owner and principal lawyer of Cairns Mobile Wills & Probate, a firm dedicated to offering personalised and transparent legal services. Born in Townsville, Sally-Ann pursued her education at JCU, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts/Law in 1997. Her career began by serving as an associate to His Honour Clive Wall QC in 1999 and Her Honour Sarah Bradley in 2000. Admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2000 and the High Court of Australia in 2002, she has developed a robust legal career in North Queensland. Since moving to Cairns in 1999, Sally-Ann has made the city her home, where she is both a dedicated lawyer and a committed member of the community. Her approach to law is centred on quality service and care, with a strong emphasis on avoiding unexpected billing, favouring fixed fee arrangements to ensure clarity and fairness. Sally-Ann has held significant positions, including her role as Principal Lawyer at Cairns Mobile Wills & Probate since 2022, and previously as a Senior Associate at The Will & All from 2017 to 2021. Her practice is enriched by her passion for sharing knowledge through presentations at legal conferences and community groups, addressing topics such as informal wills and estate planning. Beyond her professional life, Sally-Ann is a wife, mother, and an enthusiastic gardener, with a fondness for coffee, wine, and chocolate. Her life in Cairns is filled with family, friends, and the companionship of her pets, blending a successful legal career with a vibrant personal life.