Helping families
protect more
than money
Estate planning is about more than preparing legal documents. It is about protecting the people you love, preserving your wishes, and creating certainty for the future.
Through compassion, collaboration and practical legal guidance, Jacinta Watkins helps families wanting to plan ahead, who are dealing with a loss, or in the midst of a dispute to navigate every stage of the journey with confidence.
Why Estates with Compassion?
Estate planning with people at the centre
Every family is different. Every relationship is unique. Your estate plan should reflect that.
At Estates with Compassion, we take the time to understand your family, your priorities and your goals before recommending legal solutions.
Our approach combines practical legal advice with genuine compassion, helping you make informed decisions while reducing the risk of future conflict.
How can we help?
More than legal documents
Planning for the future
"I want to make sure my family is protected."
- Wills
- Testamentary trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Enduring Guardianship
- Superannuation planning
- Estate planning reviews
Protecting your legacy
"My family or financial situation is more complex."
- Blended family planning
- Business succession
- Asset protection
- Vulnerable beneficiary planning
- Charitable giving
- Special disability trusts
Supporting families after loss
"Someone I love has passed away."
- Probate
- Letters of Administration
- Estate administration
- Executor support
- Estate distribution
- Executor guidance
Resolving estate disputes
"We cannot agree on what should happen."
- Family provision claims
- Will disputes
- Capacity matters
- Mediation
- Collaborative estates law
Our approach
A different way to approach estate planning
Our values-led framework is designed to help families plan with confidence, reduce conflict and create certainty for the future.
01
Intentional Planning
Creating plans that reflect your values, relationships and legacy.
02
Collaborative Estates Law
Working together to achieve practical and respectful outcomes.
03
Early Conflict Identification
Recognising potential issues before they become disputes.
04
Human-Centred
Legal advice delivered with empathy, clarity and understanding.
05
Guided Dispute Resolution
Helping families resolve disagreements with dignity and respect.
06
Leadership and Education
Supporting families and professionals through education, innovation and collaboration.
Wills and Estates Partner, ALA Law
Founder and Legacy Peace Facilitator, Estates with Compassion
Jacinta Watkins
Helping families protect more than money.
As a Legacy Peace Facilitator, Jacinta Watkins helps individuals and families navigate life’s most important transitions with clarity, compassion and confidence.
With almost 20 years of experience as a lawyer and over a decade guiding families in estate planning, wills and succession law, she combines legal expertise with a collaborative, people-first approach that helps protect both relationships and legacies.
Through her Estates with Compassion framework, Jacinta offers a different approach to estate law by focusing on collaboration, practical solutions and peace of mind. Whether you are planning for the future, navigating a complex family situation, administering an estate or in a dispute, she is committed to making the process clear, supportive and centred on what matters most.
Resources & Insights
Practical guidance for every stage of your journey.
Start planning with confidence
Peace of mind starts with a conversation
Whether you’re preparing your first Will, reviewing your estate plan or navigating a complex family situation, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
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