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Your Estate Lawyer
Helping You Protect
The People That
Matter Most To You

Death is a once-in-a-lifetime event. 

Whether you want to write documents that look after the people you love if you were to die or become incapacitated, or wish to be treated with care and compassion as you administer the estate of someone you care about, I believe you deserve to be the hero of your own story.

As Your Estate Lawyer, I'm here to help you protect the people (and things) that matter most to you, while giving you the confidence and peace of mind to get on with the business of living.

Your Estate Lawyer
Helping You Protect
The People That
Matter Most To You

 Death is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Whether you want to prepare documents that look after the people you love if you were to die or become incapacitate, or wish to be treated with care and compassion as you administer the estate of someone you care about, I believe you deserve to be the hero of your own story.

As Your Estate Lawyer, I'm here to help you protect the people (and things) that matter most to you, while giving you the confidence and peace of mind to get on with the business of living.

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Our Place or Yours.
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Heart-led Solutions.
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Fixed Fees.
Fiona Shilton

Not Just Another Estate Lawyer

Whether you're trying to figure out what life looks like for your family if you die, or navigating life without a loved one - I believe you deserve so much more than a quick conversation with a lawyer, ticking off a list, or being left with more questions than answers.

Hi, I'm Fiona.

If you're looking for a highly polished, power-suit-wearing, dispute-focused, cookie-cutter corporate lawyer, I can 100% guarantee you've landed in the wrong place.

I have over 20 years of experience getting up close and personal with death law, but I've also made it my business to do it with compassion, without judgment, and using my signature brand of ridiculousness (some people call it humour - I'll let you be the judge!).

I look forward to being Your Estate Lawyer.

Fiona Shilton

Not Just Another Estate Lawyer

Whether you're trying to figure out what life looks like for your family if you die, or navigating life without a loved one - I believe you deserve so much more thana quick meeting with a lawyer, ticking off a list, or being left with more questions than answers.

Hi, I'm Fiona.

If you're looking for a highly polished, power-suit-wearing, dispute-focused, cookie-cutter corporate lawyer, I can 100% guarantee you've landed in the wrong place.

I have over 20 years of experience getting up close and personal with death law, but I've also made it my business to do it with compassion, without judgment, and using my signature brand of ridiculousness (some people call it humour - I'll let you be the judge!).

I look forward to being Your Estate Lawyer.

"When it comes to estate law, you would be hard pressed to find someone who does it with the humour and heart Fiona does."

ESTATE PLANNING
that shows you care

Estate planning is a unique opportunity to avoid avoidable problems. We'll help you navigate your legal responsibilities, make a plan that considers what's important to you, and write a will and supporting documents that look after the people that are important to you. 

ESTATE PLANNING
that shows you care

Estate planning is a unique opportunity to avoid avoidable problems. We'll help you navigate your legal responsibilities, make a plan that considers what's important to you, and write a will and supporting documents that look after the people that are important to you. 

Estate Administration Appointment

ESTATE PLANNING
that shows you care

Estate planning is a unique opportunity to avoid avoidable problems. We'll help you navigate your legal responsibilities, make a plan that considers what's important to you, and write a will and supporting documents that look after the people that are important to you. 

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
after death care with heart

Administering a deceased estate can feel overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming. Whether the deceased had a will with us or another lawyer, we can take the legal work off your plate (including probate application, beneficiary management, asset management and distribution). 

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
after death care with heart

Administering a deceased estate can feel overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming. Whether the deceased had a will with us or another lawyer, we can take the legal work off your plate (including probate application, beneficiary management, asset management and distribution). 

Estate Administration with Your Estate Lawyer

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
after death care with heart

Administering a deceased estate can feel overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming. Whether the deceased had a will with us or another lawyer, we can take the legal work off your plate (including probate application, beneficiary management, asset management and distribution). 

ESTATE COACHING
life coaching in reverse

Whether you're looking at succession planning for a family farm or business, making future decisions for a vulnerable person, or have been nominated as an executor and want to get ahead of the curve we're here to help put your life through a legal lens. It's like life coaching in reverse.

ESTATE COACHING
life coaching in reverse

Whether you're looking at succession planning for a family farm or business, making future decisions for a vulnerable person, or have been nominated as an executor and want to get ahead of the curve we're here to help put your life through a legal lens. It's like life coaching in reverse.

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ESTATE COACHING
life coaching in reverse

Whether you're looking at succession planning for a family farm or business, making future decisions for a vulnerable person, or have been nominated as an executor and want to get ahead of the curve we're here to help put your life through a legal lens. It's like life coaching in reverse.

"I can't wait to get on with living knowing my children will be taken care of if something happens to me."

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I would absolutely recommend Your Estate Lawyer. Fiona is amazing, responsive, genuine, compassionate, empathetic...

Fiona made the process of dealing with my dad's unexpected death, that had been feeling dark and scary, doable and managable. She became the light at the end of the tunnel.

Fiona met mum and I in a cafe which is where mum felt most comfortable. There was no need to be nervous as it was really just like we were chatting with a friend. There was no legalese - everything discussed was in a way we could understand. The fixed quote also put our minds at rest.

Thank you Fiona for not only providing such an amazing service but also for how supportive you have been during these months.

Cathryn

I would absolutely recommend Your Estate Lawyer. Fiona is amazing, responsive, genuine, compassionate, empathetic...

Fiona made the process of dealing with my dad's unexpected death, that had been feeling dark and scary, doable and managable. She became the light at the end of the tunnel.

Fiona met mum and I in a cafe which is where mum felt most comfortable. There was no need to be nervous as it was really just like we were chatting with a friend. There was no legalese - everything discussed was in a way we could understand. The fixed quote also put our minds at rest.

Thank you Fiona for not only providing such an amazing service but also for how supportive you have been during these months.

Cathryn

My Latest Thoughts About Life And Death

"Fiona has knowledge, heart and humour and provided excellent advice, making the whole process so easy and often entertaining. What stands out is that she really cares."

Fiona

"Brave is kind' is how Fiona signs off her emails. Not only is Fiona brave, but she encourages and inspires others to get brave in their mindset when actioning their estate planning. Fiona is generous with her time, focusing on meaningful outcomes and explaining the 'legal' with humour and heart."

Kristine

"Thank you Fiona for making the task so much easier than we had anticipated."

Meryl

"Fiona was brilliant and just wonderful in helping me finalise my father's estate.  I highly recommend her."

Gail

"Your approach to a typically dull and serious task was both refreshing and informative. Your dedication and creativity in tackling our requirements were truly remarkable and we are grateful for the positive impact it's had."

Anfra

"Fiona was patient and instructive, and put our minds at ease about planning for our deaths. She even managed to have us laughing about such a sensitive topic."

Ken

"Fiona is very down to earth which makes a touchy subject easy to talk through. She listened and showed empathy throughout the catch-up. It was quick and easy to get what we needed done. Thank you."

Karee

"Fiona did a great job helping our family with a deceased estate, in particular in dealing with the retirement village. Highly recommended."

Barry

"Can't recommend Fiona highly enough. Amazing communication, empathetic, efficient, and funny! She made the process so very simple and stress free and couldn't be more grateful."

Kristy

Fiona tackled the questions I hadn't thought of in a kind caring manner and answered all my questions thoroughly. I have peace of mind about my future knowing my family will be looked after."

Michelle

"As a lawyer myself I have complete confidence in Fiona's professional abilities. She is an excellent communicator, very helpful, and understanding."

Antonietta

"Fiona is exactly what we have been searching for. Someone who could look at all complex facets of our existence and organise it into an exit plan. Professional and good fun as well."

Stacey

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