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Guiding with Integrity and Expertise.

With 35 years of combined experience and deep roots in the Newcastle and Hunter region, our two-person team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for every stage of your estate journey. We offer expert advice and practical solutions in wills and estate planning, powers of attorney and guardianship, estate administration, estate disputes, and elder law.

  • Ensure your wishes are honoured and that your loved ones and your hard-earned legacy is protected with our expert will drafting and estate planning services. Learn more.

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  • We can help you appoint trusted individuals to manage your financial, legal, and personal affairs, providing you with peace of mind in the event that you lose capacity or it is appropriate for you to do so. Learn more.

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  • Our experienced team represents clients in managing not only the grief of losing someone but the legal and administrative burden that goes with dealing with a deceased person’s assets and liability, whether they died with or without a Will. Learn more.

    Probate & Deceased Estates

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  • Estate disputes can arise over the distribution of assets or the validity of a Will. Our experienced team helps resolve these issues as compassionately and efficiently, all whilst protecting your interests every step of the way. Learn more.

    Family Provision     Claims

    There is no charge for an initial phone enquiry for Will disputes, and if ongoing legal services are needed, we provide clear written cost estimates.

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  • We offer comprehensive elder law services to protect vulnerable individuals of our community from the misuse and abuse of powers of attorney and guardianship documents. We also guide seniors in making sure they are making the right decisions to preserve their twilight years when it comes to estate planning and asset management. Learn more.

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Meet your team

Our local insight and hands-on approach means you receive not just legal expertise but also understanding and care tailored to your unique needs. Led by Principal Solicitor and Director, Danielle Whitall, with the deep experience and expertise of Consultant, Andrew Sheeley, our team is here to support you at every stage. Whether you’re putting plans in place for the future, managing a loved one’s estate, resolving conflicts, or seeking guidance on elder law matters, we ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

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PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR & DIRECTOR

Danielle Whitall

  • Danielle graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015 and has since focused her legal career in the area of Wills and Estates.

    She has experience with major law firms in the Hunter region. Initially working alongside and being mentored by renowned Wills and Estates specialist, Andrew Sheeley then working closely with an acclaimed Barrister, deepening her appreciation for the empathy and dedication needed in this field.

    Danielle then went on to work at Braye Cragg Solicitors - being one Newcastle’s oldest and most prestigious law firm - working exclusively in their estates department servicing clients from the Newcastle, Hunter and surrounds in estate planning, administration and disputes. During her time at Braye Cragg Danielle obtained a Masters in Applied Law Majoring in Wills and Estates at the College of Law and in her final years of Braye Cragg became the head of the Wills and Estates Department.

    Approachable and determined, Danielle is committed to guiding clients through the complexities of estate matters with compassion and professionalism. She completed a Master of Laws, majoring in Wills and Estates, in February 2024 and continues to build her expertise in this area.

    Danielle considers it a privilege to handle clients’ estates with care and is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through all aspects of estate planning, administration, and litigation.

  • Wills and Estates, Probate and Letters of Administration, Contested Probate and Letters of Administration Applications, Family Provisions Claims, Guardianship and Attorney Appointment Disputes (NCAT).

  • • Bachelor of Laws
    • Bachelor of Arts
    • Diploma of Legal Practice
    • Admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales (2016)
    • Master in Law (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates.

    • Newcastle Law Society
    • Law Society of New South Wales

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CONSULTANT

Andrew Sheeley

  • Andrew Sheeley specialises exclusively in wills, estates, and succession law.

    Andrew was born and bred in the Newcastle region and has 28 years of working in law firms. He graduated from Newcastle University in 2003 and similarly to Danielle went into straight into working for one of Newcastle’s oldest and most prestigous law firms. After a short time of working as a lawyer, Andrew established himself as the head of the estate planning department of one of the oldest and most renowned law firms in Newcastle, managing a team of lawyers for 9 years before moving to another highly reputable Newcastle firm to manage their estate litigation department for another 5 years.

    In 2011, Andrew established his own law firm, Andrew Sheeley & Associates, which is a boutique estate planning and litigation firm servicing clients in the Newcastle and the Hunter region. Whilst Andrew now only services existing clients he acts as a consultant to major firms state wide and now as a Consultant for Danielle Whitall & Associates.

    Andrew is committed to being straightforward and helpful.

    Whilst Andrew has worked in some notable and publicly recorded estate dispute cases, we do not cite cases of our past clients as we value their confidentiality, comfort and privacy.

  • Probate and Letters of Administration, Contested Probate and Letters of Administration Applications and Family Provisions Claims.

  • • Bachelor of Laws
    • Diploma of Legal Practice
    • Admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales

    • Newcastle Law Society
    • Law Society of New South Wales

“Where compassion meets excellence.”

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Contact us.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (02) 4062 1888

Email: admin@daniellewhitallassociates.com.au

Postal address: PO Box 106, Maitland North LPO, NSW 2320
Conference Rooms: Newcastle and Port Stephens (By Appointment Only)

Estate planning, administration and litigation services.

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