Sheelagh is Head of the Wills, Estates, Planning & Structuring Section. Her expertise covers succession planning, superannuation and estate planning, including wills, enduring powers of attorney, advanced health directives and any other estate planning documents. She routinely works with accountants, financial planners and financiers to provide structuring and planning solutions that are both legally and financially effective.
Sheelagh advises her clients on appropriate structures for asset protection and assists them to get their affairs in order to support their wishes, and also to reduce any future legal complications they or their families might otherwise face.
Sheelagh is dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best outcome for them. She finds her work satisfying when she is able to assist clients who are struggling with overwhelming personal situations, and helps them by simplifying the process.
Prior to legal practice Sheelagh spent more than 10 years as a registered nurse, which gave her an understanding of the medical and emotional issues that can impact families when making decisions. She is compassionate with a straight-forward manner, and has a strong sense of integrity.
Outside of work, Sheelagh spends time with her family and her dogs, attending her children’s sport, target shooting, scuba diving and going to the coast.