Amy Skinstad

Lawyer

Amy’s primary areas of practice are:

Family provision claims & estate disputes

Amy assists clients in navigating family provision claims and general estate disputes. Having initially started her law career in family law, she brings a thoughtful approach to matters that often involve sensitive family relationships, while focusing on practical solutions for her clients.

Deceased estates

Amy works with executors to help them meet their responsibilities when administering deceased estates. She guides clients through each stage of the process, including applying for Probate or Letters of Administration, distributing assets, and finalising the estate in accordance with legal requirements.

Estate planning

Amy helps clients prepare tailored estate planning documents to reflect their wishes and protect their interests. She prepares Wills (including those with Discretionary Testamentary Trusts), Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Appointments of Enduring Guardian, with a focus on helping clients plan for the future and reduce the risk of disputes.

Memberships

Law Society of New South Wales 

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Recent articles by Amy

Common causes of delays in progressing to mediation in family law matters

Common causes of delays in progressing to mediation in family law matters

Once the initial stage of negotiation has taken place in a family law proceeding, the parties will move toward mediation to achieve a more structured outcome. One of the most common frustrations is the gap between negotiations and attending mediation.
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I made the money in our relationship so do I get more after separation?

I made the money in our relationship so do I get more after separation?

When separating from your partner, you may find yourself asking, “I made the money in the relationship, so why can’t I keep it?” Whilst this seems like an easy question, when it comes to financial settlements in family law, the answer is not always as straightforward as it may seem.
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