About Jaime
LEGAL DIRECTOR & Founder
hi, I'm JAIME!
I'm a lawyer, a mum of five, and the founder of Family First Estate Planning. I live and work from our family farm in Northern New South Wales, where I create highly strategic estate plans for families all over Australia, sorted without the overwhelm.
I was admitted as a lawyer in 2014, and every year since has been spent solely working across estate planning and family law. The two areas belong together more than most people realise. Family law shows me exactly what happens to wealth when relationships break down, and estate planning lets me build the structures that protect it. Seeing both sides is what makes my estate plans so strategic: designed for real family life, blended families, second marriages, inheritances worth protecting, and children whose futures deserve careful thought.
Before my admission, I worked for years as a paralegal in a multidisciplinary firm offering legal, financial and taxation advice. That early exposure gave me a deep understanding of how legal, financial and personal considerations intersect, especially when it comes to protecting families, children and legacies.
Family First Estate Planning has been running since 2022, built on everything those years taught me and it has truly been a privilege to help as many families as I have.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist (in the best way) and am always learning, refining and upskilling and absolutely adore being of service to families wishing to create true generational legacies.
MEET CHANDLA
SENIOR LAWYER
Chandla brings close to a decade of experience across estate planning, estate administration, family law and asset protection, including time running her own practice as Principal Solicitor. She has guided families through Wills and estates, probate, property settlements and business structures, and she has stood beside executors and beneficiaries in contested estates in the District and Supreme Courts.
That last part matters more than people realise. Chandla has seen exactly what happens when estate plans are unclear, outdated or contested, and it shapes the way she prepares every single document: carefully, precisely, and with your family's real life in mind.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, completed the College of Law's Legal Practice Management Course, and was admitted as a lawyer in 2017. Beyond the qualifications, though, she is a mum of two and deeply aligns with the way we believe legal advice should feel. Human first. Clear. Thoughtful. Protective.
From the moment she joined us, Chandla has brought warmth, intelligence and calm guidance to our families, and the feedback has been genuinely beautiful. We are so lucky to have her.
We are part of The Art of Estate Planning,
a close-knit group of estate planning professionals who meet weekly and support one another with ongoing technical training, connection, and shared insights - so we can continue giving our clients the most up-to-date and strategic advice available.
What we’ve learned over the years is that legal documents are only one part of the puzzle.
What people really want is clarity, confidence, and peace of mind—the comfort of knowing their children will be cared for, their wishes will be respected, and their voice will still be heard, even if the unexpected happens.
That’s why Family First was created.
To give families, couples, carers and individuals access to high-quality, personalised legal advice - without needing to chase down lawyers, step foot in a formal office, or navigate it all alone.
What makes us different?
Everything we do is virtual and designed to fit around your life - whether that’s during nap time, your lunch break, or after school drop-off.
You’ll receive fixed-fee options, clear guidance, and flexible support every step of the way.
And most importantly, you’ll walk away with a complete life and legacy plan- not just a Will.
Real help, real impact
You won’t find confusing paperwork or cold legal lingo with us. We offter genuine, thoughtful, highly strategic estate planning that puts people first.
If you’re ready to create your own life and legacy plan, we'd love to help.
Let’s make sure your wishes are clear, your people are protected, and your plan actually works - when it matters most.
Let’s stay connected
If you're not quite ready to get started but want to learn more, follow along on Instagram @familyfirstestateplanning for practical tips, case studies, and behind-the-scenes insight into what estate planning really looks like for modern families.
And don’t forget to check out blog (and soon-to-launch podcast!) where we share stories, explain legal concepts in plain English, and offer practical guidance for planning ahead with confidence.
Let’s stay connected
If you're not quite ready to get started but want to learn more, follow along on Instagram @familyfirstestateplanning for practical tips, case studies, and behind-the-scenes insight into what estate planning really looks like for modern families.
And don’t forget to check out The Legacy Lounge—our blog (and soon-to-launch podcast!) where I share stories, explain legal concepts in plain English, and offer calm, practical guidance for planning ahead with confidence.
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