Associate Lawyer

Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is an Associate at Whyte Just & Moore, specialising in Wills & Estates. With over 20 years of experience as a Management Accountant, she brings a unique blend of financial acumen and legal proficiency to her practice.

Transitioning into law in 2017 to fulfil her passion for helping people, Amanda is recognised for her empathetic approach and exceptional emotional intelligence. She excels in guiding clients through estate planning and administration, ensuring they feel supported and understood during challenging times. Her ability to connect on a personal level, combined with her comprehensive understanding of financial and legal complexities, allows her to provide tailored, effective solutions that meet each client's unique needs.

Amanda's most recent attainment of a Master of Applied Law (Wills & Estates) from the College of Law in 2024 further distinguishes her, providing advanced knowledge and practical skills that set her apart.Shape

Expertise

Wills & Estates:

  • Succession planning including the preparation of wills and testamentary trusts

  • Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial and Personal)

  • Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Makers

  • Superannuation including Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and disputes

  • Binding Death Benefit Nominations

  • Complex estate administration, encompassing applications for probate and other grants of representation

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University, 2004

  • Certified Practising Accountant, CPA Australia, 2001

  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor), Monash University, 2014

  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law, 2017

  • Master of Applied Law (Wills & Estates), College of Law, 2024

Professional Leadership

Amanda’s extensive career spans over two decades across accounting, business management, and law. Prior to joining Whyte Just & Moore as an Associate in 2022, Amanda worked with Nevetts Lawyers in Ballarat, where she practised predominantly in Family Law and Wills. Her experience also includes serving as a Lawyer and Senior Accountant at Wilckens Roche Lawyers, where she developed her interest and worked predominantly in Wills & Estates, blending her financial expertise with legal practice. 

Before transitioning to law, Amanda was the Business Manager at Good News Lutheran College for over seven years, where she oversaw financial operations and strategic planning. Her earlier career as an Accountant at Kliger Partners for a decade laid the foundation for her financial acumen, which continues to inform her approach to complex estate planning and administration. 

Amanda’s unique combination of legal knowledge, financial management, and leadership experience allows her to provide clients with insightful, well-rounded advice tailored to their needs. Her ability to draw on this extensive background ensures she is equipped to navigate the most intricate legal and financial matters. 

Community Involvement

Amanda is actively engaged in her community, particularly in youth sports organisations. Her dedication to these initiatives demonstrates her commitment to fostering teamwork and supporting the development of young people in her local area. By contributing to the success of these organisations, Amanda reflects the same level of care, structure, and leadership that she brings to her legal practice, ensuring her clients and community alike benefit from her skills and compassion. 

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