Caitlin Coyne

Expertise

Caitlin practices in our Wills and Estates team, with a primary focus on personal and business succession planning and deceased estates. With a wealth of experience, she provides tailored advice to individuals, business owners, and family groups, guiding them through all aspects of their succession planning. She approaches each and every client with sensitivity and meticulous care.

Caitlin's expertise includes crafting comprehensive strategies across various structures, minimising exposure to risk and conflict, and ensuring assets are protected and preserved for future generations. Committed to delivering practical legal solutions, Caitlin fosters strong relationships with accountants and financial advisers. Her practice areas include:

• Wills including testamentary trusts and trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries

• Powers of attorney

• Medical and advanced care planning

• Independent review of existing estate plans

• Strategies to reduce risk of claims against estates

• Trust review and advice

• Superannuation death benefits

• Deceased estates including probate/letters of administrations applications, administration and disputes.

About Caitlin

Caitlin joined the firm in March 2024 as a Senior Associate. Prior to joining, Caitlin worked at a mid-tier law firm and a boutique firm, primarily in the Wills and Estates practice area.

Outside of her role as a dedicated lawyer, she loves unwinding and recharging by spending time with family and friends, heading to the beach for a walk or swim, and enjoying 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