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RESPECT WILLS & ESTATES:
Where expert legal minds meet modern legacy management.
Respect Wills & Estates, a fresh legal practice dedicated to modern and compassionate legacy management, is thrilled to announce its official launch in April 2025.
Co-founded with the exceptional expertise of two highly respected female legal professionals in Melbourne, Nadya Voloshina and Danielle Zetzer, Respect Wills & Estates is here to redefine legacy management with a modern twist.
From a complimentary initial consultation over the phone to friendly in-person meetings, this personal approach to doing business is intentionally prioritising clarity, respect, and client empowerment.
Read the recent Lawyers Weekly article on this Law Firm here.
Nadya Voloshina
Co-Founder
Nadya Voloshina is a dedicated estate planning and litigation lawyer committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of inheritance law. With a strong academic background and a passion for protecting her clients’ legacies, she provides comprehensive legal guidance to ensure their wishes are honored.
Nadya holds a double law degree—one specialising in criminal law within a civil law system and a Juris Doctor from Monash University in Melbourne. She began her legal career as a generalist lawyer but soon discovered her true calling in estate planning and litigation. Today, she focuses on assisting clients with wills, trusts, probate, and estate disputes, offering tailored solutions to safeguard their assets and loved ones.
Her ability to connect with clients on a personal level allows her to provide compassionate and strategic legal support.
Nadya takes great pride in listening to her clients’ life stories and ensuring their families are cared for. Her mission is to simplify the legal process, allowing loved ones to focus on what truly matters—preserving memories, not managing paperwork.
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Danielle Zetzer
Co-Founder
As the Principal Lawyer of Respect Legal, Dani Zetzer is known for her empathetic yet pragmatic approach to the law. With an Honours law degree from Monash University as a John Monash Scholar, she brings a unique blend of compassion, strength, and no-nonsense practicality to her work. A collaboratively trained lawyer, Dani specialises in complex parenting and financial matters, providing both legal expertise and emotional support to her clients.
Dani plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction and management of Respect Wills & Estates, ensuring clients receive thoughtful, solution-focused legal guidance. A strong advocate for radical responsibility and empowerment, she believes legacy management is an essential part of planning for the future.
Beyond her legal practice, Dani shares her insights and expertise through her podcast, Diary of a Divorce Lawyer, where she explores thought-provoking discussions on relationships, separation, and divorce.
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Ana Lakic
Wills & Estates Lawyer
Ana Lakic is a dedicated estate planning lawyer who is passionate about helping individuals and families protect the wealth they have worked hard to build. She believes that thoughtful estate planning is one of the most powerful ways people can support and care for their loved ones during difficult times.
Ana holds a double degree in Law and Arts, specialising in Sociology and Communication Studies. She began her legal career in a generalist firm, working across Wills and Estates, Family Law, and Victims of Crime matters. Through this experience, she developed a strong interest in estate planning and ultimately chose to focus her practice exclusively in this area.
Ana enjoys the proactive nature of estate planning, where she can work closely with clients to develop strategies that safeguard their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out. She is passionate about helping people understand the true value of estate planning and believes it is an often underappreciated tool for protecting families and preserving legacies.
At Respect Wills and Estates, Ana works alongside a team of highly experienced professionals dedicated to delivering thoughtful and effective estate planning solutions.