Val Antoff is the principal solicitor of Crystal Lawyers, a Perth-based law firm focusing exclusively on estate planning and the administration of deceased estates in Western Australia.

Since his admission to legal practice, Val has advised clients on a wide range of estate matters, including:

• the preparation of wills and enduring documents (Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship and Advance Health Directives),

• complex estate planning strategies for individuals, family groups, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients,

• applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration,

• claims under the Family Provision Act 1972 (WA),

• contested probate applications and

• the administration and distribution of deceased estates.

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Val is particularly experienced in navigating legal issues involving testamentary capacity, blended families, business and trust succession, and vulnerable beneficiaries. His goal is always to ensure that control over assets and entities can be transferred in a smooth, efficient and tax-aware manner in accordance with his clients’ wishes.

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In the estate administration sphere, Val assists executors, administrators and beneficiaries with:

• probate and letters of administration applications in the Supreme Court of Western Australia,

• transfers of land and shares,

• deeds of family arrangement and release,

• estate accounts,

• trusts for infant or disabled beneficiaries, and

• other steps required to finalise the estate.

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In addition to his legal expertise, Val brings a unique set of skills acquired through his work with top-tier commercial and professional services organisations. These include:

• business and data analysis,

• process design and quality assurance, and

• legal technology and innovation.

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These capabilities underpin his solutions-focused, client-first approach to legal practice. Val is committed to offering legal services that are clear, efficient and responsive, while continuously looking for ways to improve the client experience.

Val holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of New England, and regularly acts for clients across Perth and regional Western Australia, including clients referred by accountants, financial planners and other legal professionals.