Bridget Schultz

Senior Associate

Bridget’s primary areas of practice are:

Family provision claims & estate disputes

Bridget assists clients in preparing, proceeding with and defending claims of family provisions and general estate disputes. She has a background of practicing extensively in family law, which has provided her with comprehensive alternative dispute resolution and litigation experience. 

Bridget’s experience helps her approach emotionally charged situations with sensitivity, while still providing practical advice, assisting clients in obtaining the best outcome for their individual needs.

Deceased estates

Bridget supports executors in carrying out their duties when administering deceased estates. She provides clear guidance through each step of the probate process, from obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to distributing assets and meeting legal obligations.

Bridget is dedicated to managing estate matters with efficiency and compassion, helping families navigate a difficult time with confidence and care.

Estate planning

Bridget works with clients to provide comprehensive estate plans. Having experience in estate litigation, she assists clients in minimising risks of future disputes. Bridget assists in preparing all estate planning documents, including Wills (with or without Discretionary Testamentary Trusts), Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardians.

Memberships

Law Society of New South Wales 

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Recent articles by Bridget

Retaining an investment property after separation

Retaining an investment property after separation

This blog will explore the capital gains tax implications of keeping an investment property as part of the overall family law property division.
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Navigating cryptocurrency in family law property settlement

Navigating cryptocurrency in family law property settlement

Cryptocurrency is increasingly making its way into family law matters and cases in Australia. If you are about to start, or have already commenced family law property settlement after separation, and you have cryptocurrency holdings, you may be wondering how the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia view these holdings.
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Understanding supervised time in family law parenting matters

Understanding supervised time in family law parenting matters

Supervised time is a parenting arrangement in which a parent can spend time with their child, but only in the continual presence of another adult. This adult may be a professional supervisor, or an agreed family member or friend who is responsible for ensuring that the child is safe and that the time spent together is positive.
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What is a partial property settlement?

What is a partial property settlement?

Even the most amicable of family law matters can take a significant period to be finalised by way of Court Orders. A common question we are asked is, "How do I pay my expenses and legal fees until the completion of my matter?" One option may be to apply for partial property settlement.
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