Here's our story
After experiencing the cost and complexity of funerals first-hand, friends Sam and Cale founded Bare to make the process of saying goodbye that little bit easier. They soon realised that the funeral wasn't the end of it - for many families, that's when the hardest part was only just beginning.
As a former lawyer, Sam knew how time-consuming and expensive administering an estate could be. He knew families needed a different kind of legal support: one built with transparency, compassion, and genuine care.
To bring this vision to life, Bare Law was established as a specialist legal practice, focusing exclusively on estate administration.
Led by one of Australia’s leading wills and estates lawyers, Yajaira Appeldorff, Bare Law is a dedicated team of probate specialists. We’ve stripped away the traditional billable-hour model - which often makes the process more complicated and expensive - to provide fixed-fee probate and letters of administration with no hidden costs or surprises. Our goal is simple: to take the legal weight off your shoulders so you can focus on what actually matters.
Whether you’ve used Bare for a funeral or not, we’re here and ready to support you.
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Sam McConkey
Bare began with a simple belief my close friend Cale and I shared: that dealing with death shouldn't be so hard. Our mission today is the same as it was from the beginning: to make funerals and the estate administration process simpler, more affordable and less stressful for all Australians. Every time a family trusts Bare with their loved one, we're reminded of the responsibility that comes with it, and there's nothing more rewarding than making one of life's hardest moments a little easier. I'm fortunate to work alongside more than 100 people who share that purpose.
Yajaira Appeldorff
I’ve been a Wills & Estates lawyer for 10 years, predominantly working around Melbourne, Victoria. Throughout my career, I have seen how complex wills and estate administration can become. This has ignited a passion to simplify the law for everyone by not only providing a service but also education about Wills & Estates. Bare Law allows us to offer a legal service that is transparent, simple and friendly, while letting me focus on the technicalities. I’m looking forward to being able to be there for families who find themselves navigating the estate administration process.