Caitlin Coyne

Expertise

Caitlin is a wills and estates lawyer with a primary focus on personal and business succession planning and deceased estates. She provides tailored advice to individuals, business owners and family groups, guiding them through all aspects of their succession planning with sensitivity and meticulous care.

Caitlin develops comprehensive strategies across a range of structures to help protect assets, minimise risk and reduce the potential for conflict, with an emphasis on preserving wealth for future generations. She works closely with accountants and financial advisers to deliver practical, integrated solutions. Her practice includes:

• Wills, including testamentary trusts and trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries

• Powers of attorney

• Medical and advance care planning

• Independent reviews of existing estate plans

• Strategies to reduce the risk of claims against estates

• Trust review and advice

• Superannuation death benefits

• Deceased estates, including probate and letters of administration applications, estate administration and related disputes.

About Caitlin

Caitlin joined the firm in March 2024 as a Senior Associate, having previously worked at a mid‑tier law firm and a boutique firm, primarily in wills and estates. Outside her role as a dedicated lawyer, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, heading to the beach for a walk or swim and relaxing with a nice wine.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates

• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - College of Law

• Bachelor of Laws - Victoria University

• Bachelor of Business - Victoria University

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Victoria 2016

Memberships and Committees

• Law Institute of Victoria

• Victorian Women's Lawyers Association