Luisa Di Bernardo
Managing Associate — Wills & Estates
Accredited Specialist — Wills & Estates
Wills & Estates · Melbourne · Victoria
About Luisa
Luisa is an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates in Victoria (obtained in 2018) and serves as the Melbourne Managing Associate for the contested estates division at Armstrong Legal. An experienced wills and estates lawyer, she specialises in estate litigation. She has represented clients in family provision claims, contested probate matters, informal wills, construction/rectification, complex estate administration, probate applications, applications for limited grants and superannuation death benefit challenges. Her practice spans multiple jurisdictions, including Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia. Luisa is dedicated to providing practical advice and strives for efficient resolutions, guiding her clients with care through what can often be a challenging litigation process. She approaches each case empathetically and precisely, ensuring her clients feel supported and well-informed at every stage. Luisa is a Full TEP member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), an international professional association for specialists in family inheritance and succession planning. Outside of work, Luisa enjoys practising Pilates, exploring new destinations and indulging in great food.
Memberships and Affiliations Full TEP member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
What clients say
“I would like to thank you for everything you have done for me. I do believe that if it wasn't for your expertise in deceased estates I would not have gotten the amount I did. I am truly happy with the outcome. I wish you all the best and I will definitely recommend your company to anyone who may need your assistance in legal matters.”
“I am very grateful for you and I thank you. It is very much appreciated, a very good result. You and your team are very good at what you do. I did not expect so much, I would have been happy just to cover your costs. Very grateful and still shocked. I am very lucky. I am very happy about the children getting what they deserve also.”
“Thank you to all involved with looking after the final stages of my late mother's estate. I appreciate the efforts of returning her jewellery, while in "lockdown", to me over in the UK. It means a lot. Thank you.”
“Thank you for the professional and kind manner in which you have represented me. I am very grateful for your recommendations and guidance over the years and have been blessed to have you during this journey. You have helped me immensely with my trauma in the past and towards a brighter future.”
“I think you are outstanding and I can't thank you enough.”
“Thank you for your advice, assistance and guidance during this sometimes stressful journey for us.”
“Thank you very much for working with us. The outcome is a good one and your assistance is gratefully appreciated.”
“Dear Luisa, just a small token to thank you for your time and effort on my behalf. I am most grateful for your wisdom and insights. Very kind and much appreciated. Best wishes for a wonderful 2026”
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