Amy Weaver
Associate
+61 3 9962 0403
aweaver@aitken.com.au
Amy Weaver
Areas of Law: Wills and Estates
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws I Bachelor of Business I Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (Practical Legal Training)
Office Location: Melbourne
Experience
Amy is a Melbourne-based wills and estates lawyer who advises individuals, executors, beneficiaries and families across estate litigation, estate administration and estate planning matters.
Amy has practised in both mid-tier and boutique law firms, developing experience across a broad range of wills and estates matters. She regularly advises clients in relation to family provision claims, will validity disputes, estate administration, probate applications, trust disputes and estate planning strategies.
Amy is known for her practical and compassionate approach, recognising that wills and estates matters often arise during difficult and emotionally challenging circumstances. She works closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and provide clear, tailored advice, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the legal process.
Amy advises clients across all stages of estate disputes, estate administration and succession planning, with a focus on delivering practical solutions and achieving positive outcomes.
Wills & Estates Services
Amy advises clients across a broad range of Wills and Estates matters.
Estate Litigation
• Family provision claims / Part IV claims
• Will validity disputes
• Removal of executor and administrator applications
• Trust disputes
• Superannuation death benefit disputes
• Contested estate matters
• VCAT guardianship and administration proceedings
Probate & Estate Administration
• Probate applications
• Letters of Administration
• Estate administration
• Executor and administrator advice
• Beneficiary disputes
• Estate distribution matters
• Advising beneficiaries regarding their rights and entitlements
Estate Planning
• Wills and estate planning
• Testamentary Trust Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Makers
• Binding Death Benefit Nominations
• Succession planning for trusts, companies and SMSFs
• Estate planning strategies
Industries & Clients
Amy advises a broad range of clients, including:
• Individuals and families
• Executors and administrators
• Beneficiaries
• Trustees
• Elderly clients
• Business owners
• Self-managed superannuation fund members