John has been advising individuals, generations of families, trustee companies, schools, and charitable organisations since commencing practice in 1983. He values the development of long-term professional relationships.
He is an experienced lawyer having special expertise in assisting people with issues relating to wills, powers of attorney, probate, deceased estates, trusts and transition to supported care. He adopts a personal approach to the practice of law.
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He is a supportive, compassionate, and professional advocate who seeks practical solutions to personal issues. He listens.
“Listening to you; finding solutions”
John has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, is an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates (Law Institute of Victoria), a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.
“John Toohey has acted for us in a wide range of personal, family and estate planning matters. We have always found his advice to be practical, sensible, and very responsive to our needs.”
– John & Anna Cooper
Expertise
Estate planning
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
- Advanced Care Directives
Applications
- Probate
- Letters of Administration
- Guardianship
- Administration
Assisting and advising
- Executors with administration of Deceased Estates
- Trustees with administration of Trusts
- Taxation in the context of deceased estates and trusts
- Transition to supported care
