Our Team

Danielle Bechelet

I’m Danielle Bechelet, the Principal of Bechelet & Co. I have practised exclusively in wills and estates in the Northeast of Perth for the last nine years. I have extensive experience assisting clients with their estate planning and ensuring their families are protected in the event of their passing. My ultimate goal is to ensure you are at peace about your affairs.


I regularly deal with the administration of both complex and straightforward deceased estates, supporting families through difficult times and keeping them informed throughout the process.


If there is family discord, I will be there to assist you in achieving the prompt resolution of any disputes related to deceased estates.


I am the current Vice Chair of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, Western Australia (STEP WA) and also serve on sub-committees for STEP Australia. As a member of these committees, I stay abreast of changes to the law to incorporate them in Bechelet & Co.

Demintha Jayaweera

I am Demintha Jayaweera (known as DJ), a lawyer with a deep-rooted dedication to the Bechelet & Co. team. I obtained my local LLB degree from Murdoch University and was admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia in 2021. I was originally admitted as a lawyer in Sri Lanka.

My focus lies in guiding our clients through the intricacies of legal matters such as Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship and Advance Care Planning. In the realm of estate planning, I offer not just advice, but insightful advice and educated opinions, ensuring clients’ wishes and intentions are accurately reflected in their estate planning documents.

I handle applications for grants of Probate, Letters of Administration and other special grants, demonstrating proficiency in navigating the complexities of the probate law regime. I have also dealt extensively with estate administration, consistently delivering quality work and thoughtful guidance to executors and beneficiaries.

I can lend my legal acumen to assist my clients with their estate disputes, including family provision claims and applications in the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for administration and guardianship orders.

I am currently reading for my Master of Applied Laws (with double majors in Wills and Estates and Estate Planning) with the Collage of Law, St Leonards, NSW.

Duyen Nguyen (known as Monica)

Duyen (known as Monica) graduated from Curtin University in 2023 having completed a Bachelor of Laws degree. Since graduating, Duyen has trained as a law graduate in estate law and general practice. 

Upon being admitted to practice in March 2024, Duyen commenced working as a Solicitor at Bechelet & Co. 

Duyen is a member of the Law Society of WA.