Heckenberg Lawyers

What is Heckenberg Lawyers?

Heckenberg Lawyers is a distinguished boutique law firm in Sydney renowned for its expertise in wills, estate planning, and probate services. As premier civil litigation lawyers, they offer a unique blend of legal proficiency and a client-centric approach, specializing in protecting families' legacies through comprehensive estate planning and resolving complex will disputes.

What services does Heckenberg Lawyers offer?

• Wills & Estate Planning: Complete will drafting services including advice for same-sex marriages, safeguarding assets, creating trusts, tax implications guidance, testamentary trusts, power of attorney documents, and succession planning strategies
• Probate Services: Grant of probate applications, letters of administration, probate fee management, reseal of probate for interstate estates, and comprehensive probate legal guidance
• Will Disputes & Contestation: Family provision claims, defending wills against challenges, inadequate provision claims, executor disputes, will validity challenges, and cost-effective dispute resolution
• Civil Litigation: Comprehensive civil dispute resolution services leveraging their boutique firm advantage for personalized attention
• Estate Litigation: Strategic representation in complex estate disputes requiring court intervention

Why choose Heckenberg Lawyers as your lawyer?

Heckenberg Lawyers stands out through their unwavering commitment to transparency and plain-English advice, ensuring clients understand every step of their legal journey. The firm offers No Win No Fee arrangements for contested wills with deferred payment options, demonstrating confidence in their success rates. Their achievements include being voted among the top 3 Sydney law firms for estate planning by ThreeBestRated for three consecutive years (2020-2022), receiving recognition as Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Sydney by Best In AU, and being listed on the prestigious Doyles Guide for lawyers. The firm maintains COVID-safe operations with phone and video appointments available, eliminating the need for office visits while maintaining their signature personal touch.

Who are the attorneys at Heckenberg Lawyers?

Graeme Heckenberg, the founder of Northern Beaches Lawyers and lead attorney, brings specialized expertise in contesting wills, wills & estate law, and probate matters. The legal team includes Michael, who provides comprehensive legal support across the firm's practice areas, and Blaise, who focuses specifically on estates and probate matters. Together, this dedicated team delivers the personalized attention that distinguishes boutique firms while maintaining the expertise typically found in larger practices.

How much does Heckenberg Lawyers cost?

Heckenberg Lawyers operates with transparent fee structures designed to accommodate clients' financial circumstances. For contested will matters, the firm offers No Win No Fee arrangements with deferred payment options, reducing financial stress during difficult times. Probate fees are regulated and charged in accordance with scaled fees as prescribed by law. The firm prioritizes honest, upfront discussions about costs, ensuring clients understand their financial commitments before proceeding with any legal matter.

Where is Heckenberg Lawyers located?

Heckenberg Lawyers maintains offices in Sydney CBD at Level 11, Suite 2a/92 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, and in Avalon Beach at Shop 8/20 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach NSW 2107. Following their July 2024 merger with Southern Waters Legal Group, the firm has expanded its reach while maintaining its boutique service quality. Clients can reach the Sydney CBD office at (02) 9523 5535 or the Avalon Beach office at (02) 8222 3400. Email inquiries can be directed to reception@hecken.com.au or info@hecken.com.au. Additional information is available at their websites: http://www.sydneywillslawyer.com.au and https://sydneyprobatelawyer.com.au.