We can help you with any issue relating to a will or a deceased estate in NSW

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It can sometimes be a difficult, emotional and time-consuming process to put your affairs in order, to manage a deceased estate or to resolve a will dispute. Because we only offer services in wills and estates law in NSW, we are experts who are uniquely qualified and experienced to help you deal with the issue at hand and move on to the next stage of your life as quickly as possible.

We are also trained in dispute resolution to give you the best possible chance of resolving a dispute as quickly and as cost effectively as possible.

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Our Director's Credentials:

Michaela Money is the principal/director of MJM Lawyers Pty Limited. She leads our team of law students, paralegals and solicitors. Learn more about our team here.

Michaela has worked in the area of wills and estates in New South Wales since being admitted to practice as a solicitor, in 1998.

Michaela became an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates in New South Wales in 2009. She was one of the highest achievers of those who applied for Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates in New South Wales in 2009. As a result, her submissions have been used as part of a package given to prospective future applicants for Specialist Accreditation to inform them of the standard required to attain Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates.

Michaela has been a Member of the esteemed international Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) since 2010.

Michaela has been listed in Doyle’s Guide of leading Wills and Estate Litigation Lawyers in Sydney, identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in the area, for eight years in a row (2015 to 2023).

Michaela is a Collaborative Law Practitioner and appears to be the first Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates in NSW to become a member of Collaborative Professionals NSW Inc. For more information about Collaborative Practice as an alternative method of resolving disputes, click here.

Michaela is currently a member of the Law Society of New South Wales Elder Law & Succession Committee.

Michaela Money

How can we help you?

Wills & Estate Planning

Planning who will receive your assets, when they will receive them and how they will receive them, after your death

Court-made Wills

Applications to the Court to make a will for a child or person who does not have the required mental capacity to make a will

Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardians

Advice in relation to Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian

Probate and Estate Administration

Advice about what to do when someone passes away and how to administer their estate

Wills and Estate Disputes

Advice in relation to disputes about wills and the distribution or administration of estates

Family Provision Claims

Advice about claims to receive more from a deceased estate

Testamentary Capacity Claims

Advice about claims that the deceased did not have the required mental capacity to make a will

Rectification of Wills

Advice in relation to rectifying a will when an error has been made

Disputes about an incapacitated person

Advice in relation to disputes about the management of an incapable person’s affairs

Trusts

Advice about claims to receive more from a deceased estate

Super Fund Claims

Help to claim a superannuation death benefit after the death of a loved one

Independent Administrator

Michaela Money is appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW to act as an Administrator of an estate when there is a dispute about who should manage the estate

Signature Services

Executor Hub

Specialist advice for Executors and Administrators of deceased estates

Online Probate Application

Services to help you commence your probate application online

Will Bodyguard

Services to help defend your will and estate against a claim

Testimonials - How we have helped others

Settling a Will Dispute

“A massive thank you on the stellar job of yesterday. We are both very pleased with the result, particularly since it is more than we expected!”
Colleen

Dispute in relation to a will

“I wish to express my gratitude to you for the amazing result you personally achieved in my case…I always had every confidence in your ability whichever direction we had to take. Your ethics and professional compassion toward me were deeply appreciated.”
Suzanne

Administration of an estate

“I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me – above and beyond your duty. ”
Carolyn

Estate administration dispute

“I appreciate you and everything you have done for me – your incredible attention to detail and expertise in this matter blended with your compassion and ethical perspective is beyond comparison.”
Carolyn

Settling a Will Dispute

“I am very pleased at the assistance and advice that you gave me, I am very happy to recommend you and your firm because without being able to have “pushed the envelope”….I would have received nothing ….”
Stephen

Estate Litigation

“Thank you very deeply and sincerely for your particularly kind support today. You helped to ease my stress level significantly… I could see that you are person of genuine quality and integrity – with a heart. …”
Peter

Estate Planning

“Thank you for making what is quite a confronting exercise a simple and easy process.”
Caroline

Settling a Will Dispute

“Thank you for your professionalism, patience and support.”
Alicia

Estate Administration

“The money is now in my account. Thank you so much for your work with settling this matter. It has been a pleasure dealing with you both, taking the pain out of this process for me.”
Vivian

Probate and Estate Administration

“Michaela and Christine completed all the work that we agreed upon at a fixed cost. They were helpful, prompt, courteous and professional. It was a pleasure using their services.”
Henry

Super Fund claim

“Thank you for your help with this matter, and your support during the process. Great outcome.”
Janine

Online probate application service

We engaged MJM Lawyers via their Online Probate Application service – the efficient and knowledgeable service was so professional and efficient, and at a very reasonable cost. Michaela and Christine guided us through the process and warned us where we may have had difficulties. I would certainly use them again for other matters and definitely recommend them.
Anne

Preparation of a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian

Christine Huynh at MJM Lawyers provided a fantastic service that exceeded my expectations. She provided detailed advice in a friendly and professional manner. I would definitely recommend the services of MJM lawyers.
Sue

Settling a Will Dispute

MJM lawyers were always responsive and provided sound advice in a timely manner, highly recommend.
Mark

Settling a Will Dispute

“Because of Michaela, we were able to build our dream house and get on with our lives”
Geoff

Settling an Estate Administration Dispute

“I am so happy with your help. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for making the process easier for me and my younger brother”.
Adam

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Need some more information on a particular issue? Ask a question or ask for our information guide related to any of our services such as estate planning, family provision claims, the role of an executor, administration of deceased estates, will disputes and more.

We can help you with any issue relating to a will or a deceased estate in NSW

Benefit from our expertise

What do you need help with?

You expect a specialist doctor. You need a specialist lawyer.

Our Director's Credentials:

Michaela Money

How can we help you?

Wills & Estate Planning

Court-made Wills

Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardians

Probate and Estate Administration

Wills and Estate Disputes

Family Provision Claims

Testamentary Capacity Claims

Rectification of Wills

Disputes about an incapacitated person

Trusts

Super Fund Claims

Independent Administrator

Signature Services

Executor Hub

Online Probate Application

Will Bodyguard

Testimonials - How we have helped others

Settling a Will Dispute

Dispute in relation to a will

Administration of an estate

Estate administration dispute

Settling a Will Dispute

Estate Litigation

Estate Planning

Settling a Will Dispute

Estate Administration

Probate and Estate Administration

Super Fund claim

Online probate application service

Preparation of a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian

Settling a Will Dispute

Settling a Will Dispute

Settling an Estate Administration Dispute

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