Meet Jesse Rankine in Geelong and Corio
JESSE RANKINE
Director
p. 03 5226 4106
Jesse worked with us from 2011 to 2017 and became a director of our firm on 1 January 2018. Prior to joining Wightons he completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Law double degree at Deakin University.
Jesse is an accredited Wills and Estates specialist. As such, he is proficient in estate planning, probate and estate administration, and also various forms of estate litigation such as Will caveat matters and Testator Family Maintenance claims (“Part IV” claims). In relation to estate litigation, Jesse acts for both Plaintiffs and Defendants and has instructed Counsel at trials in both Supreme Court and County Court jurisdictions.
In addition to the above Jesse also practices in Business Law. He establishes corporate structures, trusts, Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), acts on business sales and purchases, leasing (retail, commercial and farming) and advises on a variety of property law matters.
Jesse also lectures “Estate Planning and Insurance” at Deakin University Waterfront campus.
Outside of work, Jesse appreciates music and art and enjoys spending time with his young family.
PRACTICE SUMMARY
- Business Law
- Incorporation & Trusts
- Property Law
- Wills & Estates
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Member of the Geelong Law Association (GLA)
- Member of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)
- Previous GLA committee member
- Previous LIV Young Lawyers representative / member of executive
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist in Wills and Estates
B.Comm, LL.B, GradDipL.P.
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