Krasa Bozinovska

Since that time Krasa has built up a practice in the preparation of wills, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, probate, estate litigation, particularly family provision claims, and related matters of capacity.

For a period of three years, Krasa was a member of the NSW Law Society’s Elder Law, Capacity and Succession Committee. She has also worked as a volunteer solicitor at the Kingsford Community Legal Centre and the Wesley Mission.

Areas of expertise

Preparation of Wills and Enduring documents

Krasa has been engaged for many years in the preparation of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and the appointment of Enduring Guardian. Often the transaction has included the appointment of individuals living overseas.

Krasa’s clients have come from a variety of backgrounds and personal and financial circumstances. While most of Krasa’s clients are local, a number live outside of the Eastern Suburbs and overseas.

A major focus of Krasa’s expertise relates to an individual’s  capacity and conflict management.

Krasa’s overall estate planning expertise includes disputes in the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal over financial management and guardianship.

Probate and Estate Administration

Krasa’s  probate and estate administration service offerings include the application for Probate and Letters of Administration, Next of Kin enquiries including genealogical searches, publication of notices, estate administration, including the recovery of debts owed to the estate and transferring of jointly owned property to the surviving joint tenant.

She is also experienced as an appointed administrator in deceased estates pursuant to a power of attorney from a foreign beneficiary.

Will Disputes

Krasa has conducted litigation in will disputes in areas such as the validity of a will, the exclusion of family and other people from a will or inadequate provision. She has acted in matters for both the estates and beneficiaries  and has conducted negotiations and settlements of claims against estates. She has also completed a course in Alternate Dispute Resolution from Leadr and has been an accredited mediator.

Elder Law

Krasa has extensive experience in the conduct of matters involving elder financial abuse and is able to conduct forensic investigations, advise on proposed litigation for the recovery of misappropriated funds and property, the validity of loan and mortgage transactions as well as “granny flat” arrangements.

She is also able to advise on, assist with and make applications for the review of enduring powers of attorney and guardianship appointments as well as applications for guardianship and financial management orders or the revocation of these orders.

Notarial work

Krasa provides notarial services of all kinds including the notarisation of copy documents such as passports and other documents and the execution of documents such as powers of attorney, contracts and affidavits for use in a foreign country.

Recognition

Qualifications

• Masters of Applied Law (LLM) (majoring in Wills and Estates) from the College of Law;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Technology, Sydney;
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) from the University of Sydney;
• Notary Public;
• Alternate Dispute Resolution course LEADR/ Resolution Institute achieving accreditation as a mediator;

Admissions

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW; and
• Notary Public.

Memberships

• Law Society of New South Wales;
• Eastern Suburbs Law Society;
• Law Society Professional Standards Scheme;
• Society of Notary Public of New South Wales.

Past affiliations/contributions

• Committee member of the Law Society of New South Wales Elder Law Capacity and Succession Committee for 3 years from January 2018 to December 2020.
• Voluntary legal work at the Kingsford Legal Centre, Wesley Mission Legal Service and Marrickville Legal Centre.