Independent Legal Advice for SMSF & Guarantors

Fast, fixed-fee Solicitor Certificates backed by commercial lawyers. We ensure you understand your obligations before you sign.

Informed advice for Complex Lending

We provide more than just a witness signature. We provide the commercial legal advice required to protect your interests and satisfy lender requirements.

SMSF & Trust Structure Advice

Borrowing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (LRBA) involves complex structures like Bare Trusts and Custodians. Unlike general conveyancers, we practise in commercial law and understand the strict compliance rules required for Directors and Corporate Trustees.

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A Compliant, Face-to-Face Process

Under Victorian Solicitors Rule 11, Independent Legal Advice cannot be delivered remotely. We manage the entire process at our Melbourne CBD office: reviewing your documents, providing written advice, and conducting the mandatory in-person identity verification and explanation meeting.

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Why Clients Choose Us

Professional service designed for investors, directors, and business owners.

SMSF Experience

Deep understanding of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) and Bare Trust complexities.

Urgent Turnaround

Standard 2-day turnaround ($880) or urgent same-day service ($1,320) to meet settlement deadlines.

Strict Compliance

Full adherence to Law Institute of Victoria Rule 11 with in-person verification to ensure loan validity.

Common Questions About Solicitor Certificates

Lenders require a Solicitor Certificate (or Acknowledgement of Independent Legal Advice) to prove that the borrower or guarantor has not been coerced and fully understands the financial risks. This is critical for SMSF loans where personal assets and superannuation funds are at stake.

No. The Victorian Solicitors Rules 2015 (Rule 11) strictly prohibit remote verification for loan guarantees. To ensure the certificate is legally valid and accepted by your lender, we must verify your identity and explain the documents to you face-to-face in our office.

You must bring two forms of government issued photo ID (e.g., Passport and Driver's Licence) and the full set of loan and guarantee documents provided by your lender marked up for signing.

We understand finance urgency. We offer a standard 48-hour turnaround for $880 (incl. GST) or an urgent same-day priority service for $1,320 (incl. GST), subject to appointment availability.

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