Birdsey Dedman & Bartlett
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About Us
Wills & Estate Specialist. Accredited By The Law Institute Of Victoria
- Accredited specialists
- Commenced in 1898
- Commercial documentation
- Providing legal services to individuals & family
- Residential conveyancing (sale and purchase)
- General Info
The partners of Birdsey, Dedman & Bartlett have extensive experience and expertise.
The partners of Birdsey, Dedman & Bartlett have extensive experience and expertise. Birdsey, Dedman & Bartlett is one of Geelong's longest established law firms having commenced in 1898. It provides legal services to individuals and families, small and large businesses, and companies. Andrew is a partner and graduated from the Australian National University and joined the firm of Birdsey Dedman & Bartlett in 1973. He has over 40 years' experience in commercial law, property law (rural, commercial and residential), wills and estates and powers of attorney. As an accredited specialist in wills and estates, Lorraine has extensive experience in wills (including testamentary trusts), contested estates and estate disputes, and claims by persons who have not been sufficiently provided for under wills. Applications for probate, administration of estates and powers of attorney (medical, financial and guardianship) are also part of her practice.
Andrew is a partner and graduated from the Australian National University and joined the firm of Birdsey Dedman & Bartlett in 1973. He has over 40 years' experience in commercial law, property law (rural, commercial and residential), wills and estates and powers of attorney.
As an accredited specialist in wills and estates, Lorraine has extensive experience in wills (including testamentary trusts), contested estates and estate disputes, and claims by persons who have not been sufficiently provided for under wills. Applications for probate, administration of estates and powers of attorney (medical, financial and guardianship) are also part of her practice.
Wills Including Testamentary Trusts Deceased Estates Powers Of Attorney - Medical, Financial & Guardianship Residential Conveyancing (Sale & Purchase) Commercial Conveyancing (Sale & Purchase) Rural Conveyancing (Sale & Purchase) Leases Mortgages Sale Of Business Purchase Of Business Companies Formation Trusts Estate Planning
- Accreditations
Law institute of Victoria accredited specialist- Email Business
- Established
- 1898
- Ownership
- Locally Owned
- Service Notes
- Open Monday to Friday
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- Keywords
- Adverse Possession Applications, Commercial Conveyancing, Contracts and Agreements, Deceased Estates, Estate Disputes, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Purchase of Business, Residential Conveyancing Geelong, Rural Conveyancing, Sale of Business, Solicitors Geelong, Subdivisions and Title Consolidations, Transfer of Land Act Title Conversions, Wills
FAQs
How can you tell whether a solicitor is an accredited specialist?
Accredited specialists will display a certificate of accreditation in their offices. Although all solicitors may advertise their expertise and the areas in which they practise, only those solicitors accredited by the specialisation board may state that they are "specialists" or "accredited specialists".
Is an accredited specialist up-to-date?
Specialists are required to be active in continuing legal education and to maintain a high level of involvement in the area of specialty.
How does a solicitor become an accredited specialist?
To qualify as an accredited specialist a solicitor must: Be a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and hold a current practising certificate; Have at least five years' experience in the practice of law and at least three years substantial experience in the area of specialty; Provide references from other lawyers or other professionals which confirm their ability and experience of the solicitor; Successfully complete an assessment program which includes a written examination.