Danielle is the Principal of Legato Law, a boutique Western Australian law firm with a strong focus on wills and estates, estate litigation, probate and administration matters.
Danielle regularly acts for executors, administrators, beneficiaries and claimants in a broad range of estate disputes, including Family Provision Act claims, contested probate applications, executor and administrator disputes, estate caveat matters, capacity and undue influence claims, and applications relating to the administration of deceased estates.
In addition to her estates practice, Danielle advises clients in relation to estate planning, enduring powers of attorney, enduring powers of guardianship, binding financial agreements and related property matters.
Prior to establishing Legato Law, Danielle practised across a range of areas including litigation, family law and succession law. She is known for providing practical, strategic and commercially minded advice, with a focus on achieving efficient and cost-effective outcomes for her clients.
Danielle appears regularly in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and is committed to guiding clients through complex legal issues with clarity, empathy and strong advocacy.
Areas of Practice
Estate Litigation
Wills & Estates
Probate & Letters of Administration
Family Provision Claims
Contested Probate
Executor & Administrator Disputes
Estate Caveats
Capacity & Undue Influence Claims
Estate Planning
Enduring Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
Binding Financial Agreements