About Us

Meet the team behind Respect Wills and Estates.

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Welcome to Respect Wills & Estates!

Founded by Danielle and Nadya, we’re a female-led, boutique Melbourne practice built on a simple belief: protecting your life’s work shouldn’t feel complicated, stressful, or time-consuming.

We are an intentionally small, specialist Melbourne practice dedicated to giving growing families and business owners total certainty over the wealth they’ve worked so hard to build.

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Our team

Expert legal minds with a genuinely human approach to securing your legacy.

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Nadya Voloshina
Co-Founder & Principal Lawyer

Nadya holds a double law degree and works with clients across Wills, trusts, testamentary trusts, probate, and Estate disputes—bringing both technical precision and real warmth to every matter.

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Danielle Zetzer
Co-Founder

Dani brings extensive experience in complex family law matters. She leads the teams' strategic direction and ensures every client receives thoughtful, solution-focused guidance.

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Ana Lakic
Wills & Estates Lawyer

Ana works closely with clients to develop comprehensive Estate plans that reflect their values, protect their assets, and ensure their wishes are carried out as intended.

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Holly Waudby
Office Manager

Holly is the first friendly voice most clients encounter when they contact the firm. As Office Manager, Holly oversees the day-to-day operations of the practice, supporting both the legal team and clients.

Why Our Clients Recommend Our Personal Approach

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Huge thanks to Nadya and her amazing team. They were so efficient and accommodating in organising some papers for my elderly mother and myself.

I am glad I came across this wonderful firm and was happy to drive from the other side of Melbourne to see them, it was worth it! Wishing them all the best for the future.
Ekaterina
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I cannot thank the Respect Wills & Estate team, especially Nadya, enough for making my experience a warm and reassuring interaction.

It’s not the easiest when making a Will but the empathy, with factual information and support from Nadya, made it really easy and seamless for me. Thank you!
Silveira
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We worked with Nadya at Respect Wills. She answered all of our questions with care and clarity, and was absolutely wonderful in guiding us through the process and explaining everything so we understood.

She was really thorough and her communication was excellent. We really appreciate it.
Alexis
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I am incredibly grateful to Nadya and her team at Respect Wills and Estates for their guidance, support, and dedication throughout a long legal process.

I truly appreciate their professionalism, expertise, and compassion every step of the way, and I always felt supported. Thank you for everything you have done.

Lilia
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Ana and Nadya have been absolutely fantastic with guiding me through the Will process. Patient, understanding and very knowledgeable in Estate planning law.

Thank you both for making this process so seamless and easy to understand. You both are the best!
Ali

Your life’s work deserves a secure future.

From protecting your assets and loved ones to navigating the complexities of inheritance, our Wills & Estates specialists provide thoughtful advice across all stages of your Estate journey.

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