BDG Legal

BDG Legal BDG Legal is a full service legal firm located on the Gold Coast. That means that we can service al
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That means that we can service all of your needs, which ensures you have consistent legal advice, and saves you costs associated with moving between different firms to service different or associated legal requirements. We make it our aim to get to know you and/or your business so we can better service your needs. What sets BDG Legal apart from our competitors, is that:

Our Partner, Michael McDon

ald, is one of Queensland’s most experienced Gold Coast lawyers and advocates. Michael is a former senior solicitor in the international Minter Ellison Group, he has practised as a barrister in Brisbane for almost a decade, and is a nationally accredited mediator. He, therefore, has a thorough understanding; not only of the preparation required throughout the litigation process but, because of his Dispute Resolution experience, Michael also has all of the skills to ensure BDG Legal clients’ problems have the best chance of a successful resolution; and

Our Partner, Cherriee Ludemann, practised for a decade, as a corporate in-house counsel and company secretary for a large proprietary company on the Gold Coast. Cherriee, therefore, understands the service expectations and cost pressures from the client’s point of view when dealing with a Law Firm; and

We do not charge you for time spent by secretarial or administrative staff on your matter, nor do we charge you for time spent by our solicitors’, having internal meetings, to discuss your matter; and

BDG Legal is committed to providing superior service in order to meet client expectations. Visit our webpage at www.bdglegal.com.au to learn more about our firm.

Do you have a valid Will? If not, why not?It is all too common to put off writing a Will. Family situations are increasi...
08/04/2026

Do you have a valid Will? If not, why not?

It is all too common to put off writing a Will. Family situations are increasingly more complicated than ever these days and it is important to get advice from a lawyer who is experienced in Estate Planning.

BDG Legal's Partner, Michael McDonald, has over 40 years’ experience in drafting Wills and administering Estates.

Give Michael a call on 1800 111 LAW (529) today to make an appointment to discuss your Estate needs or, to discuss administering the Estate of a loved one that you have recently lost.

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Are you the Executor of a loved one's Will?Click on the link to learn more about applying for Probate.Michael McDonald, ...
30/03/2026

Are you the Executor of a loved one's Will?

Click on the link to learn more about applying for Probate.

Michael McDonald, Partner, BDG Legal celebrated 46 years as an Australian Lawyer, this month, and has extensive experience in this area of law so feel free to call Michael on 1800 111 529 (free call) to make an appointment to discuss applying for Probate.

No Will? Michael can also help you to apply for Letters of Administration if there is no Will.

Probate of a Deceased Estate is the Supreme Court of Queensland’s official recognition of a will as legally valid.

Are you thinking of selling your home or buying a new home? Click the Link to learn more about the contract process.Give...
27/02/2026

Are you thinking of selling your home or buying a new home?

Click the Link to learn more about the contract process.

Give BDG Legal a call to discuss how we can help you. You can call our free toll number on 1800 111 LAW.

Buying or Selling a Business or requiring business law or contract law advice, call our lawyers on the Gold Coast for strategic commercial legal advice

How Property Ownership Decisions Can Affect What Happens When an Owner DiesThe way a property is purchased and legally o...
19/01/2026

How Property Ownership Decisions Can Affect What Happens When an Owner Dies

The way a property is purchased and legally owned can have significant consequences if one of the owners passes away. In particular, the choice between joint tenancy and tenancy in common determines whether a person’s share of property forms part of their estate or automatically passes to the surviving co owner.

Understanding these options before you purchase property can help ensure your intentions are properly protected.

Read our blog to learn more

The way a property is purchased and legally owned can have significant consequences if one of the owners passes away. In particular, the choice between joint tenancy and tenancy in common determines whether a person’s sh...

24/12/2025
Even the infamous can die without a Will.  What happened in Virgina Guiffre's case? and what would have happened if she ...
02/12/2025

Even the infamous can die without a Will. What happened in Virgina Guiffre's case? and what would have happened if she had died without a Will in Queensland?

Read our blog to learn more.

Michael McDonald, Partner, BDG Legal has extensive experience in this area of law so feel free to call Michael on 1800 111 529 (free call) to make an appointment to discuss making your Will.

Virginia Guiffre, nee Virginia Roberts (“Virginia”) was 41 when she died, allegedly by su***de, on 25 April 2025, Anzac Day in Australia where Virginia had lived since 2017. She had 3 children, 2 sons and a daughter, thr...

BDG Legal Case UpdateBDG Legal were recently successful in establishing in family law proceedings that the father had en...
27/10/2025

BDG Legal Case Update

BDG Legal were recently successful in establishing in family law proceedings that the father had engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour of the mother.

Read our blog to learn more.

BDG Legal were recently successful in establishing in family law proceedings that the father had engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour of the mother.

Are you the Executor of a loved one's Will?Click on the link to learn more about applying for Probate.Michael McDonald, ...
13/10/2025

Are you the Executor of a loved one's Will?

Click on the link to learn more about applying for Probate.

Michael McDonald, Partner, BDG Legal celebrated 46 years as an Australian Lawyer, this month, and has extensive experience in this area of law so feel free to call Michael on 1800 111 529 (free call) to make an appointment to discuss applying for Probate.

No Will? Michael can also help you to apply for Letters of Administration if there is no Will.

https://bdglegal.com.au/injuries/f/probate-of-a-deceased-estate?fbclid=IwY2xjawNZOIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjCS9pmBoVXzWJk9JHH11WWcGq9oSJUQP5wkaiNJmeZvSUPTx2FSi5O0aT2I_aem_2QVomSR2qmLnS29DCtNuHQ

Probate of a Deceased Estate is the Supreme Court of Queensland’s official recognition of a will as legally valid.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads TodayWhether you are a Dad to a little or big kid or a fur baby, then BDG Legal wish y...
06/09/2025

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads Today

Whether you are a Dad to a little or big kid or a fur baby, then BDG Legal wish you a wonderful day celebrating

To all of you whose Dad is no longer with us on earth or dads whose children are no longer with them, we wish you a special day filled with beautiful memories

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Level 15 Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court
Gold Coast, QLD
4217

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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