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Anna Carthew-Nanos - LEGAL RESOLUTION SERVICES PTY LIMITED
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ANNA CARTHEW-NANOS

(4.8 Score)
LEGAL RESOLUTION SERVICES PTY LIMITED
PO Box 300,
Ballarat VIC 3353 Directions

Since 1980

Specialty:

✓Wills for Blended Families ✓Watertight Wills ✓Power of Attorney ✓Guardianship ✓Family Law

“2026 Update:Legal Resolution Services Pty Limited aims to find beneficial and acceptable solutions to legal problems in estate planning and family law. Anna Carthew-Nanos has 40 years of experience as a lawyer in the private, government, and corporate sectors. She offers solutions to your legal problems clearly and concisely, at a fixed cost, with discounts for existing clients. The firm examines your circumstances to ensure your affairs are as watertight as possible and to minimise the likelihood of successful challenges. Legal Resolution Services Pty Limited can help you by providing friendly and efficient services to ensure you comply with your obligations. Their services are available online via phone, email, Skype, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams. Contact Legal Resolution Services Pty Limited to make a confidential and obligation-free initial enquiry. The firm provides face-to-face appointments by prior arrangement, and online appointments are available after hours for your convenience.”

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License ABN 16 079 527 533

Contact:

03 5332 8220

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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BJT Legal
BJT Legal
BJT Legal
8+ YEARS IN TBR
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BJT LEGAL

(4.8 Score)
38 Lydiard Street South,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Since 1928

Specialty:

✓Making a Will ✓Powers of Attorney ✓Wills and Deceased Estates ✓Probate ✓Will Disputes ✓Succession Planning ✓Banking and Finance ✓Conveyancing ✓Family Law ✓Commercial Law ✓Employment Law ✓Property ✓Leasing

“BJT Legal provides comprehensive, tailored estate planning services to meet all of its clients’ needs. Their experienced team of caring professionals works hard each day to help their clients understand the estate planning process. The team has decades of experience administering deceased estates and will walk you through the process. The firm provides technical and professional in-depth advice whilst dedicating its attention to each client. BJT Legal is fortunate to have an incredible team of people who help it continue to deliver on that commitment to all clients. By having a persistent focus on providing legal advice within the same or related industry sectors, their lawyers have the chance to gain a more detailed knowledge of their clients’ businesses and are able to tailor legal advice accordingly.

2025 Highlights: Stacey Grose is the Managing Director at BJT Legal, who is currently on the board and deputy chair of the Committee for Ballarat.”

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License ABN 18 121 816 108

Contact:

03 5333 8888

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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Abby Irving - HEINZ LAW
Abby Irving - HEINZ LAW
Abby Irving - HEINZ LAW
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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ABBY IRVING

(4.6 Score)
HEINZ LAW 6 Dawson Street North,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓Wills ✓Testamentary Trust Wills ✓Enduring Powers of Attorney ✓Grants of Probate ✓Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Maker and Advance Care Directives ✓Letters of Administration ✓Guardianship and Administration Applications ✓Administration of Deceased Estates ✓Superannuation Death Benefit Claims ✓Challenging a Will/Will Disputes/Part IV Applications

“Abby Irving is the principal and head of the wills and estate department at Heinz Law. She completed her LLB at Deakin University and was admitted to legal practice in 2015. Abby works closely with each of her clients to ensure they get the best possible result. She has acquired a wealth of knowledge and proficiency in wills and estate planning. Abby Irving's team works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and ensure their wishes are fulfilled. Abby is also well-versed in the complex legalities of estate administration and is dedicated to guiding clients through the process with kindness, professionalism, and an uncompromising work ethic. Heinz Law's purpose is to assist you in protecting your loved ones and guarantee that your wishes are respected after you are no longer with them. Their team of lawyers will work closely with you to carefully plan and create a will that is clear and reflective of your desires, and they will also think about any unforeseen challenges that may arise. The firm guides your nominated Executors through the probate and administration processes with care and attention to detail.

2025 Highlights: Heinz Law takes great pride in its 125+ year commitment to the Ballarat region, and more recently, the Geelong region.”

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License ABN 88 477 947 125

Contact:

03 5331 2966

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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ANNA CARTHEW-NANOS REVIEWS

"I'm glad that you have taken the time to read the reviews of your prospective legal practitioner. Anna is fantastic and has a wealth of legal expertise, combined with honesty, and an intent to resolve your legal issues, rather than prolong them to make more money is something quite rare. Other legal firms in town have big fancy buildings, zero honesty, and integrity, and will siphon every cent possible from you and create drama where none originally existed. I wish I had found you 3 years ago please keep up the good work." Cheers.

Anna was an excellent source of knowledge and support for us when we engaged her services. She was quick to respond, thorough and happy to chat over the phone or on Teams whenever we had questions. Anna handled the whole process with honesty and professionalism. Thanks, Anna.

Anna provided excellent legal services, is very knowledgeable and a true professional, communicates well and in a timely manner, very helpful, is realistic and able to provide effective practical legal solutions. I would have no hesitation in using Anna again or recommending her.

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BJT LEGAL REVIEWS

Very supportive in every way they look after you. Can not fault them. I recommend to anyone looking for leagle services.

Very helpful and respectful staff who were all exemplary helping out an elderly friend with legal matters.

BJT Legal have dealt with all our legal issues for the past 15 years!! Friendly, helpful and highly recommended for all your legal needs!!

ABBY IRVING REVIEWS

The team at Heinz and Partners have always been exceptionally knowledgable, always acting with their clients interests at heart, giving sound advice and conduct themselves with integrity and honesty. My family and I have utilised their services for many years now, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking top quality legal services.

Heinz Law have represented me and I have found them to be exceptional with the legal services that they have provided. I have not been able to fault Heinz Law throughout my journey in finding my voice again.

Very professional, friendly and kind. Heinz law looked after me and if need legal assistance ever again I would definitely go back.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ANNA CARTHEW-NANOS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Exact Services: 9
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Emblem: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BJT LEGAL Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Exact Services: 9
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ABBY IRVING Total Inspection Points: 110/120
Business Hours: 8
Experience: 8
Reviews Accuracy: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10