Miller Sockhill Lawyers

01/09/2026

⭐ Meet the Team: Sheila Dixon ⭐

We’re excited to welcome one of our favourite paralegals, Sheila Dixon, back to Miller Sockhill Lawyers after some well-deserved leave! ✈️🧳

Sheila has been valued member of Miller Sockhill Lawyers since 2019, providing dedicated support to our clients and helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Sheila plays an integral role in our Wills & Estates team, and clients frequently note her professionalism and ability to facilitate smooth outcomes, particularly in sensitive areas such as probate and deceased estate administration.

In her free time, Sheila enjoys travelling, unwinding with long walks, indulging in her favourite XL cheese crisps, and spending Friday afternoons with a prosecco in hand.

It’s great to have you back, Sheila! We’ve missed you! 💛

12/08/2026

Losing capacity without having an Enduring Power of Attorney in place can leave your family trying to manage urgent financial and personal issues without clear legal authority.

An accident or unexpected illness can affect decision-making capacity at any stage of life, and an Enduring Power of Attorney is an important legal document for people of all ages. Having one in place provides peace of mind, ensures your wishes can be respected, and can help prevent delays, stress and uncertainty for your loved ones during an unexpected situation.

Our experienced team can assist with preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney tailored to your circumstances.

Losing capacity without an Enduring Power of Attorney can leave your family trying to manage urgent financial and personal issues without clear legal authority

06/08/2026

⭐ Meet the Team: Rachel Clutterbuck ⭐

This week, we’re introducing Rachel Clutterbuck, Senior Associate, and celebrating 10 years since her admission to the legal profession 🎉

Rachel joined Miller Sockhill Lawyers as a law clerk and was admitted on 1 August 2016, with our Principal Lawyer, Anthony Miller, moving her admission.

Rachel works mainly in property and commercial law, assisting clients with property developments, conveyancing, commercial leasing, business transactions, trusts and body corporate matters. She takes a practical, straightforward approach and helps clients understand and work through complex legal issues.

Congratulations, Rachel, on 10 years in the profession. Thank you for everything you bring to our clients and the team!

04/08/2026

AI is changing the legal profession, making research, document drafting and administration faster than ever. But when it comes to legal judgment, strategy, negotiation and understanding the unique circumstances of your matter, there's still no substitute for experienced legal advice.

Using AI-generated material may appear to save money initially, however the consequences can be far more expensive than obtaining legal advice.

24/07/2026

⭐ Meet the Team: Eleanor Earney ⭐

This week, we’re delighted to introduce Eleanor Earney, one of Miller Sockhill's valued paralegals. Eleanor is known for her calm approach and ability to keep matters running smoothly behind the scenes. Having joined Miller Sockhill Lawyers back in 2019, Eleanor provides reliable support across a range of files while ensuring clients receive professional and timely assistance throughout their legal journey.

With a highly organised mindset and a practical, solutions-focused approach, Eleanor is always willing to lend a hand to colleagues and contributes to the collaborative culture of the firm. Her reliability, positive attitude and steady presence make her a valued member of the team.

Away from the office, Eleanor loves keeping up with the latest reality television shows, supporting her favourite music artist, and enjoying a Coke no sugar.

At Miller Sockhill Lawyers, we know that great legal service is built on the hard work of every team member. Even if you haven’t spoken with Eleanor directly, there’s a good chance she’s played a part in your matter!

05/07/2026

Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) laws have undergone their most significant expansion in almost two decades. For the first time, many solicitors and other professionals involved in property and commercial transactions will be required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime.

As a result, from 1 July our clients may now be asked to provide additional identification documents and information about the source of funds or the purpose of a transaction, even where no property is involved. To learn more about what these changes mean for you and what information you may be asked to provide, read our full article on the new AML/CTF rules and how they may impact your next transaction.

Under the extended AML regime, lawyers providing designated services must undertake customer due diligence before providing certain legal services.

02/07/2026

We're always happy to hear from our clients and appreciate them taking the time to share their experience.

Thank you for your kind words and for trusting the team at Miller Sockhill Lawyers. We genuinely appreciate every review and the opportunity to help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

29/06/2026

At Miller Sockhill Lawyers, we're proud to support the incredible work of the Cancer Council Queensland, not only as a partner of the Cancer Council Queensland Will Service, but also by coming together as a team to host our own Biggest Morning Tea.

It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy good company, great food, and most importantly, raise funds to help support vital cancer research, prevention programs, and services for Australians affected by cancer.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a success 💛

25/06/2026

⭐ Meet the Team: Anthony Miller ⭐

As the first post in our new team introduction series, we are proud to congratulate Anthony Miller, Principal Lawyer at Miller Sockhill Lawyers, on completing his Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates.

Anthony's commitment to ongoing professional development reflects his dedication to delivering the highest standard of legal advice to our clients. By further advancing his expertise in estate planning, Anthony is continuing to strengthen the knowledge and skills that help individuals, families and business owners plan for the future with confidence.

With many years of experience across wills, estates, and succession planning, Anthony's recent achievement demonstrates his passion for staying at the forefront of developments in the law and providing practical, strategic advice tailored to each client's circumstances.

Please join us in congratulating Anthony on this significant milestone 🎉

25/06/2026

For many clients, consenting without admissions may seem like the simplest and least stressful option at the time. However, it can still carry serious consequences for the duration of the order and beyond.

Before consenting without admissions, it is important to carefully consider the conditions of the order, the potential long-term impacts, and obtain legal advice ⚖️

Consenting without admissions means agreeing to a court order, such as a DVO, being made against you, without admitting that the allegations are true.