Janine O'Brien

Solicitor - Succession Law, Wills & Estates and Trusts

Janine grew up and worked on the Gold Coast for a number of years before relocating overseas to live in London, Auckland, Seoul, Tokyo and San Francisco. Returning to the Gold Coast, Janine undertook a Bachelor of Laws degree, graduating in 2016. With a particular interest in succession law, Janine has practiced exclusively in estate administration and estate planning areas of law since her admission.

Janine is currently undertaking a Master of Laws majoring in Wills and Estates.

In her free time Janine enjoys travel, bushwalking, scuba diving and is an enthusiastic AFL supporter.

Areas of Practice

• Complex Applications for Probate and Letters of Administration
• Complex Deceased Estate Administration
• Family Provision Matters
• Simple Wills and Testamentary Trust Wills
• Estate Planning for Blended Family or Complex Family Situations
• Discretionary Trusts and Asset Protection
• General and Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Advance Health Directives
• Superannuation Nominations
• Elder Law
• QCAT Adult Guardian and Administrator Applications – Incapacity, Dementia
• Advice regarding Retirement Villages and Aged Care Facilities

Qualifications and Memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
• Queensland Law Society
• New South Wales Law Society
• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Affiliate Member
• Women Lawyers’ Association of Queensland
• Gold Coast District Law Association
• Robina Community Legal Centre