Lisa Berte is the head of Wills and Estates at Kalus Kenny Intelex. She is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, a member of the prestigious Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP), and a Board Member of STEP (VIC-TAS branch). Lisa holds a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Victorian Women Lawyers Association, and the Australian Women Lawyers Association. Lisa is also a contributing author of the Australian chapter of the Mondaq Private Clients Guide. Connect with Lisa Berte on LinkedIn.
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