Sometimes a family member is left out of a will, or a person considers that inadequate provision has been made for them out of a deceased estate.
The team at Scanlan Carroll can provide expert advice to those wishing to make a claim against an estate, and can assist executors of an estate who receive a claim.
Sharelle is a partner at Scanlan Carroll where her work focuses strongly on the commercial sector. Her expertise includes commercial advice and strategy. She assists clients with all aspects of transactional matters, including providing advice to company directors and shareholders of their rights and obligations, as well as general advice on business structures.
Sharelle’s expertise in the commercial sector assists family law clients who require business interests to be valued and divided amongst the parties. Sharelle understands that many client’s are overwhelmed by complex property issues during a family law matrimonial and uses her extensive commercial law knowledge to assist clients in navigating the stressful process.
In the area of employment law Sharelle guides employers and employees in relation to their obligations, performance concerns and disciplinary actions, and helps parties bring an end to the employment relationship where necessary. Sharelle works closely with family owned businesses, high net worth individuals and small to medium enterprises.
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Emma commenced employment at Scanlan Carroll in July 2017 and has dedicated herself to working in all of Scanlan Carroll’s practice areas.
In particular, Emma assists clients with estate planning, estate litigation, trusts and superannuation advice and disputes, civil disputes, employment law and commercial law.
Emma was accredited as a specialist in wills and estates in November 2022. Her impressive depth of knowledge in wills and estates is extremely valuable to clients with a range of issues, from straightforward wills to complex trust structure advice.
Emma takes an active approach in keeping up to date with the latest developments in relation to commercial law, estates law and risk management.
Emma values the importance of providing support to clients in difficult circumstances. She understands that the breakdown of a relationship or the administration of an estate can be amongst the most difficult and stressful times. Emma enjoys working closely with the team at Scanlan Carroll to ensure clients are provided with practical solutions to achieve the best possible outcome.
