Wills, Estates & Business Succession for Women in Business
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Protecting Your Legacy: Wills, Estates & Business Succession for Women in Business
You've worked hard to build your legacy. Now it's time to protect it.
Join BusinessWomen of Melbourne for an important and insightful evening with two legal experts as we explore how women in business can protect their assets, plan for the future and safeguard the legacy they are working so hard to build.
As business owners, professionals and family members, we often focus on growing our businesses, creating financial security and providing for the people we love. But have we considered what would happen to our assets, our business and our family if circumstances changed unexpectedly?
Having the right legal structures and estate plans in place can make a significant difference in protecting your wishes, reducing uncertainty and helping ensure your legacy is passed on according to your intentions.
This session will explore the important connections between wills, estate planning, family circumstances and business succession, helping you better understand the steps you can take today to protect your future.
Whether you are an established business owner, building your first business or managing personal and family assets, this is an opportunity to become more informed, ask questions and take a proactive approach to protecting what matters most.
What will we cover?
Our legal experts will explore key considerations around:
- Wills and estate planning: Understanding why having an up-to-date will matters and what can happen when appropriate plans are not in place.
- Protecting your assets: Exploring how estate planning can help protect your wealth, property and other assets.
- Family dynamics and estate planning: Understanding how relationships, changing family circumstances and competing interests can affect estate planning decisions.
- Business succession planning: Considering what could happen to your business if you were unexpectedly unable to work, retired or passed away.
- Planning for the unexpected: Understanding the importance of making your wishes clear and putting appropriate legal arrangements in place.
- Taking action: Identifying practical next steps to help you review your current arrangements and determine where you may need professional advice.
Our goal is to empower women in business to take a more informed and proactive approach to protecting their personal, family and business interests.
By the end of the session, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- Why wills, estate planning and business succession planning are important.
- The potential risks of leaving estate and succession arrangements unaddressed.
- How family circumstances and business ownership can influence estate planning.
- The importance of documenting wishes and planning ahead.
- The questions to ask when seeking legal advice and the practical steps to consider after the event.
This is more than an opportunity to learn about legal documents. It is an opportunity to reflect on what you have built, who you want to protect and how you can prepare for the future with greater confidence.
You will leave with greater awareness of potential gaps in your current planning, a clearer understanding of the issues to consider and practical questions to discuss with your legal advisers.
The aim is to help you move from uncertainty to informed action because protecting your legacy starts with planning today.
Meet our legal expert presenters:
Nanki Kiegaldie | Ferraro & Singh Lawyers
Nanki is an experienced Australian family lawyer and Director at Ferraro & Singh Lawyers, known for her pragmatic, client-focused approach. Specialising in navigating complex family dynamics, deceased estates and cross-disciplinary legal strategy, Nanki excels at breaking down intricate legal concepts into relatable, real-world solutions for business owners and families.
Amira Hamit | Tohme Lawyers
Amira is a Consultant Lawyer at Tohme Lawyers with seven years of practical legal experience. Her areas of practice include estate planning and family law, including binding financial agreements and consent orders. Amira is committed to providing clear, empathetic legal solutions tailored to her clients' circumstances and brings a thoughtful, client-centred approach to helping individuals and families navigate important legal decisions.
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Women who own, operate or are building a business.
- Sole traders, company directors and business partners.
- Women with property, investments or other assets they wish to protect.
- Business owners who want to plan for retirement, incapacity or the future transfer of their business.
- Women with family or personal circumstances that may influence their estate planning.
- Anyone who has been putting off preparing or reviewing their will and wants to understand where to begin.
You do not need to have an existing will or succession plan to benefit from this session. Whether you are starting from scratch or reviewing arrangements already in place, you are welcome.
Join the BWOM community
At BusinessWomen of Melbourne, we believe in doing business differently, creating opportunities for women to connect, collaborate, share knowledge and support one another's growth.
Join us for an evening of valuable insights, meaningful conversations and practical learning in a welcoming community of women in business.
Your legacy is more than what you build today, it's what you protect for tomorrow.
🎟 Secure your ticket today, we can't wait to welcome you!
Please note: This event provides general information and education, not individual legal advice. Attendees should seek independent legal advice about their own circumstances.