Rohani Bixler is the Principal Lawyer at Olivetree Legal and a recognised authority in succession planning, wills, trusts, estate administration and estate litigation on the Mornington Peninsula. She has practised exclusively in Wills, Trusts & Estates since 2006 and is known for combining technical rigour with a client-centred approach that addresses the interpersonal and practical complexities of intergenerational wealth transfer. Rohani is widely regarded as a succession-planning lawyer in Australia, delivering bespoke solutions for blended families, vulnerable beneficiaries, private business owners and families with overseas connections.
Rohani holds a B.A (Psychology), an LL.B (Hons) and an LL.M (Wills and Estates); a combination that informs her empathetic, solutions-focused style in sensitive succession matters. She serves as Vice President of the Mornington Peninsula Lawyers’ Association and is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). Rohani is an active member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s Succession Law Committee and has previously contributed to the Institute’s Disability Law Committee. These memberships reflect sustained engagement with professional practice rules, legislative developments and specialist technical guidance in Victoria.
Rohani advises on the full spectrum of succession-planning work: estate planning and Will drafting, testamentary trusts, inter vivos trusts, Special Disability Trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration, probate and contested estate litigation. Her practice routinely integrates tax, superannuation and commercial considerations to preserve capital and minimise exposure to family provision claims and other disputes. Rohani places emphasis on collaboration with accountants, financial advisers and carers to develop holistic plans that protect vulnerable beneficiaries and ensure practical executorship.
Clients seek Rohani when matters demand both specialist technical knowledge and careful human-centred planning. She is experienced at designing protective trust structures for beneficiaries with disability or special needs, managing cross-border estate issues and tailoring governance arrangements for family-owned businesses. Olivetree Legal’s fixed-fee and transparent pricing approach, combined with Rohani’s long-term client relationships and local community engagement, positions her as a pragmatic adviser for families and private business owners seeking certainty.
Rohani is regularly invited to present at community and sector events, including conferences and not-for-profit legacy campaigns, on gifts-in-Wills, testamentary trusts and estate administration. She contributes pro bono to community Wills days and provides volunteer legal services for organisations such as the Salvation Army and Red Cross, demonstrating a commitment to access to justice for vulnerable clients. Earlier in her career she has also worked in senior roles at established suburban and city firms, bringing that breadth of experience to boutique, client-focused practice.
Succession-planning in Australia operates at the intersection of state succession statutes, federal tax and superannuation regimes, and principles of family provision and trusteeship. Common challenges include managing exposure to family provision claims, structuring assets to preserve business continuity, and designing protective arrangements for beneficiaries with disability while remaining compliant with superannuation and tax rules. Effective succession planning therefore requires specialist legal input to align testamentary intent, tax consequences and practical administration, particularly where multiple jurisdictions, foreign assets or vulnerable beneficiaries are involved.
Rohani acts for a wide cross-section of clients: family business owners planning leadership & ownership transitions, individuals with blended-family circumstances, families supporting vulnerable members, and executors needing practical administration advice. Typical matters include preparing complex Wills and testamentary trusts, advising on Special Disability Trusts, negotiating or defending family provision claims, probate and estate administration, and preparing buy-sell or succession governance documents for family enterprises. Her client work balances technical protection of wealth with clear documentation designed to reduce future litigation risk.
Rohani’s involvement with professional bodies, including STEP and the Law Institute of Victoria’s Succession Law Committee, keeps her at the forefront of legislative change and sector best practice. She regularly shares practical guidance at community seminars and specialist forums that translate complex legal concepts into accessible choices for families and business owners. This combination of committee participation and public-facing education supports clients who want a lawyer attuned to both precedent and everyday enforceability.
Engaging a specialist succession-planning lawyer reduces the risks that arise from informal arrangements, poorly drafted trusts or overlooked tax and superannuation consequences. A specialist provides targeted strategies to protect vulnerable beneficiaries, maintain business continuity, reduce the prospect of successful challenges and ensure testamentary intentions are implemented efficiently. Rohani’s track record of bespoke solutions, collaborative advisory approach and community-focused practice make her a practical choice for Australians seeking clarity and long-term protection for their legacy.
Rohani Bixler is a seasoned succession-planning lawyer in Australia whose practice at Olivetree Legal combines technical expertise, professional leadership and community service. With over two decades of specialist practice, active professional committee involvement and experience across planning, administration and litigation, she offers clients rigorous, empathetic and pragmatic advice for preserving family wealth and protecting vulnerable beneficiaries. For families and businesses seeking tailored succession solutions supported by specialist knowledge, Rohani’s practice represents a reliable and contemporary choice.
Rohani Bixler is the Principal Lawyer at Olivetree Legal on the Mornington Peninsula, specialising exclusively in succession planning, wills, trusts, estate administration and estate litigation since 2006.
She advises on estate planning and will drafting, testamentary and inter vivos trusts, Special Disability Trusts, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, contested estate litigation, and integrated tax, superannuation and commercial planning for succession.
Rohani holds a B.A. (Psychology) and an LL.B (Hons), serves as Vice President of the Mornington Peninsula Lawyers’ Association, is a full member of STEP, and is active on the Law Institute of Victoria’s Succession Law Committee.
Typical clients include family business owners, people with blended-family arrangements, families supporting vulnerable beneficiaries, and executors. Matters commonly handled are complex wills and testamentary trusts, Special Disability Trusts, family provision claims, probate and succession governance documents.
A specialist reduces risks from informal arrangements, poorly drafted trusts or overlooked tax and superannuation issues, helps protect vulnerable beneficiaries, preserves business continuity and lowers the likelihood of successful challenges to an estate.
Her practice combines technical rigour with a client-centred, empathetic approach, collaborates with accountants and advisers for holistic plans, offers fixed-fee and transparent pricing, and provides pro bono services and community education including Wills days and presentations.
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