The firm
Principal Lawyer
Melbourne Lawyers for Property, Conveyancing and Succession Law
Cimino & Cimino is a Melbourne-based incorporated legal practice led by Principal Lawyer Ian Cimino. The firm assists individuals, families, executors, property owners, purchasers, sellers and business clients with practical legal advice across property law, conveyancing, succession law and related legal matters.
The firm’s approach is direct: identify the issue, explain the legal position, manage the process properly and give clients clear advice before decisions are made or documents are signed.
Practical legal advice in Melbourne, Victoria
Cimino & Cimino provides legal services in Melbourne and across Victoria. The firm acts in matters involving property transactions, conveyancing, transfers of land, leases, subdivisions, wills, powers of attorney, probate, letters of administration, will disputes and solicitor certificates.
Clients come to Cimino & Cimino when they want clear advice, careful document handling and a legal process that is explained properly from the start.
Ian Cimino — Principal Lawyer
Ian Cimino is the Principal Lawyer at Cimino & Cimino. Before practising law, Ian worked for 17 years within BHP, giving him a commercial and operational background that informs the firm’s practical approach to client matters.
Ian’s legal work is focused on helping clients understand the transaction, document or dispute in front of them. Whether the matter involves a property contract, a deceased estate, a transfer of land, a will, a power of attorney or a solicitor certificate, the aim is to give clients clear advice about risk, process and next steps.
Legal services
Cimino & Cimino provides legal advice and document assistance across several core practice areas.
Conveyancing and property purchases
Assistance for purchasers buying houses, units, apartments, vacant land, commercial property and investment property in Victoria. This includes contract reviews, Section 32 vendor statement reviews, title issues, settlement advice and PEXA settlement steps.
Conveyancing and property sales
Assistance for vendors preparing to sell property, including contracts of sale, Section 32 vendor statements, agent liaison, purchaser enquiries, discharge of mortgage coordination and settlement.
Transfers of land
Advice and documentation for transfers between spouses, family members, related entities, trusts, estates and other parties. Transfers may involve duty, tax, mortgage, estate planning and ownership issues.
Wills and estate planning
Preparation and review of wills, including executor appointments, beneficiary arrangements, family circumstances, property ownership considerations and practical steps to reduce future uncertainty.
Powers of attorney
Advice and documents for appointing trusted people to make financial, personal or medical treatment decisions if you lose capacity or are unable to manage your affairs.
Probate and deceased estates
Assistance for executors, administrators and families dealing with probate, letters of administration, estate assets, estate liabilities, beneficiary communication and estate administration.
Will disputes
Advice for executors, beneficiaries and claimants in relation to contested estates, family provision claims, executor disputes, capacity issues and other estate-related disputes.
Solicitor certificates
Independent legal advice for borrowers, guarantors and security providers who require a solicitor certificate in connection with loan, mortgage or guarantee documents.
How Cimino & Cimino works with clients
- We identify the legal issue
The first step is to understand the matter, the relevant documents, the deadline and the outcome the client is trying to achieve. - We explain the risk
Clients should understand the legal and practical risk before signing a contract, lodging documents, distributing an estate, transferring land or giving a guarantee. - We manage the process
We assist with the required legal documents, correspondence, searches, settlement steps, probate documents, transfer forms or solicitor certificate requirements. - We communicate clearly
The aim is to give clients practical advice in plain terms, without unnecessary complication. - We focus on the next step
Most legal matters become easier when the next step is clear. We aim to keep the matter moving and reduce avoidable delay.
Why clients choose Cimino & Cimino
Principal-led advice
Clients deal with a legal practice led by Principal Lawyer Ian Cimino. This gives matters direct legal oversight and a clear point of responsibility.
Property and succession focus
The firm’s core legal services are concentrated in areas that commonly affect individuals, families, property owners and business clients: property law, conveyancing, succession law and related legal documents.
Clear practical advice
Clients need to understand the issue, the risk and the next step. Cimino & Cimino aims to provide advice that is direct, practical and capable of being acted on.
Melbourne and Victorian matters
The firm assists with Victorian legal matters, including property transactions, deceased estates, wills, powers of attorney, transfers of land and solicitor certificates.
Document accuracy
Many legal problems start with unclear or defective documents. The firm focuses on properly reviewing, preparing and explaining legal documents before they are signed or used.
Efficient process
Legal matters should not be made more complicated than necessary. The firm aims to progress matters efficiently while still identifying the legal risks that matter.
Common reasons clients contact us
- They are buying property and need a contract and Section 32 vendor statement reviewed.
- They are selling property and need a contract of sale and vendor statement prepared.
- They are transferring property between spouses, family members, trusts, companies or estate beneficiaries.
- They need a will prepared or updated.
- They need powers of attorney or medical treatment decision-making documents.
- They are an executor and need help applying for probate.
- A family member has died without a will and letters of administration may be required.
- They are involved in a will dispute or potential family provision claim.
- They need independent legal advice before signing loan, mortgage or guarantee documents.
- They need legal advice before signing documents that may have significant financial consequences.
Contact details
Cimino & Cimino Pty Ltd
Incorporated Legal Practice
ACN: 680 426 117
ABN: 96 680 426 117
Phone: 0435 680 701
Email: ian@ciminoandcimino.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Address:
c/o JustCo, Level 5, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Strictly by appointment only.
Need legal advice?
If you need help with a property transaction, conveyancing matter, land transfer, will, power of attorney, probate matter, deceased estate, will dispute or solicitor certificate, contact Cimino & Cimino to arrange an initial consultation.
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