Dedicated Succession Law that goes beyond the basics.
Tailored fixed fee estate planning for individuals, young families, blended families and business owners. We help streamline the probate process for executors and advise on complex estate disputes for Victorian families.
Why clients choose Simmons Legal.
i. Dedicated Succession Law
Our sole focus is on Wills & Estate Planning, Grants of Representation (Probate & Letters of Administration) and Estate Disputes. That means we are up to date with changes that impact succession planning so you get the advice that counts.
ii. Fixed fees for Wills & Probate.
Our client experience is at the heart of everything we do. You focus on telling us your story and we focus on the advice. No timesheets, no surprise bills. No worrying about the clock while sharing your personal circumstances.
iii. Experience that matters
Succession Law is a complex and niche area of law. The advice you receive and the documents we draft are prepared by a lawyer who has spent over a decade practicing exclusively in this space, at one of Australia’s leading National Law Firms.
Rebecca Simmons
Founder & Principal Lawyer
Rebecca founded Simmons Legal after more than a decade of work at one of Australia's largest national law firms in their Private Client Services Team, advising high-net-worth clients.
Rebecca has extensive experience advising clients on their personal succession planning, obtaining Grants of Representation in the Supreme Court of Victoria and advising clients on estate disputes.
Whether you're making a Will for the first time, restructuring an estate plan that has grown more complex over the years, or navigating an estate dispute, Rebecca brings deep expertise and technical skills with a strong focus on the client experience.
Highly regarded by her clients, Rebecca is a solution-driven practitioner, who takes a client focused, personable and commercial approach.
Dedicated Succession Services
Wills & Estate Planning
Designed with the client experience in mind. Fixed fees, quality advice, a clear understanding and time sensitive. Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and the Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Makers. Dedicated succession planning in person or from the comfort of your own home.
Grants of Representation: Probate and Letters of Administration.
Fixed Fees for applications to the Supreme Court of Victoria for Grants of Representation. Once granted, we provide you with an asset summary and key contact list, to assist you move through the estate administration process smoothly and efficiently, post grant.
Will & Estate Disputes
Contesting Wills (Supreme Court Caveat Proceedings), claims for further provision (TFM/Part IV Claims), beneficiary, executor and trustee disputes, executor commission applications and VCAT applications (Guardianship & Administration List). Prices quoted per matter.
A 10-minute call is the start of every matter. No commitment. No charge. Schedule a time that works for you to discuss your needs, how we can help and next steps.
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