Murray Hamer
Overview
Murray Hamer is an experienced lawyer practicing in the areas of deceased estates, estate planning, elder law, conveyancing and property law.
Murray holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Management), Diploma of Law and Masters of Applied Law (Family Law).
Murray was admitted as a solicitor in 2003 and in that same year joined Hamer & Hamer Balgowlah. Since that time, Murray has developed a varied and extensive practice acting for both private and commercial clients and not for profit and charity organisations. Murray became principal of Hamer & Hamer Balgowlah in 2014.
As well as his academic qualifications Murray has completed numerous training programs including training in collaborative law, mental health first aid for legal professionals and the Aged Care Steps course. Murray is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Murray is also an associate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a proud member of the Australasian Lawyers Surfing Association.
Although Murray has been practicing law for over 20 years, he brings a modern approach to delivery of legal services and encourages his team to consider each client’s needs in delivery of legal services. Murray has driven early adoption of various new technologies at Hamer & Hamer solicitors so that our client’s receive their legal services as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Legal Practitioner Director
Areas of expertise
Deceased Estates
As our firm was established in 1974, we have a significant deceased estates practice. Murray leads an experienced team which provides clients with accurate cost estimate and acts to obtain the appropriate grant and administer the estate as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Murray and his team know that acting as executor can be a challenging role at a difficult time and we aim to act with diligence and empathy when acting for our clients
There have also been numerous matters on which Murray has advised executors through disputes between executors or with beneficiaries.
Murray also has extensive experience in acting for beneficiaries in situations where the executors are not acting appropriately or are not carrying out their role as executor expeditiously. Drawing on his experience in general practice Murray strives to advise his clients as to legal and practical solutions to the issues arising in contentious matters and provide strategic options to resolve the issue in a cost effective manner.
Estate Planning
Murray and his team advise clients in relation to preparation and updating of their Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian. Our firm acts for a broad range of clients from high net worth clients to young clients who are having their first will prepared. Murray is able to offer clients a range of options suitable to their circumstances ranging from simple wills through to wills which include detailed family trusts, rights of residence, special disability trusts, protective trusts and other options which may be required in estate planning.
Our firm has streamlined processes to obtain relevant information from clients, provide an accurate estimate of costs, prepare documents and have the documents signed by the clients and their appointees.
Elder Law
Are you or a relative or friend considering moving to residential aged care such as a retirement village or nursing home? Are you appointed as an executor or guardian for a relative or friend and require advice in relation to your duties as attorney or guardian? Do you have an elderly relative or friend who you are concerned may be the victim of elder abuse? There are a range of legal issues which arise for elderly people and their family members. Murray is able to advise clients in relation to most legal issues which elderly people need to deal with and does so in a kind, empathetic and respectful manner.
Conveyancing and Property Law
Murray has extensive experience in conveyancing and property law transactions for properties ranging across residential torrens title properties, strata title units, commercial and rural properties and property acquisitions for not for profit organisations, charities and schools. Murray works closely with our team of professionals to ensure our clients are provided with comprehensive advice, prompt and friendly communications and accurate information to ensure our clients are ready for settlement.
Personal
Outside of work Murray enjoys surfing, time with his family (and his golden retriever), travel and watching the Manly Sea Eagles win, lose or draw….. During his career Murray has been involved with various community and school committees and enjoys supporting local sporting associations and charities through sponsorship and fundraising.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT MURRAY
“Murray was sympathetic to my needs, understanding of my circumstances, and talked through the updated documents in a clear and concise way. He always acted in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.”
“Your patience and understanding of my situation was quite exceptional.”
“We struggled with a very difficult probate experience with issues created by another lawyer. Murray and his team were with us all the way. We would like to thank you all for your friendly and professional assistance.”