Estate Planning & Disputes

Structured estate planning and dispute resolution to protect assets and uphold intentions.

Dying could just be the start of your problems.

Estate Planning is an essential step in avoiding drawn-out disputes amongst family members and ensuring that your exact wishes are carried out at the time of your death. Family disagreements, at what is a very difficult time, are often sensitive and emotionally charged. To avoid these unnecessary disagreements, parties need to ensure they are receiving correct legal advice from lawyers who are knowledgeable in this area. We have the experience to give you sound legal advice on all estate issues.

Estate Planning

We can assist you with all your estate planning needs, including:

  • Wills
  • Testamentary Trusts
  • Enduring powers of attorney
  • General powers of attorney

Our lawyers give consideration to the numerous issues that can affect your estate, such as:

  • Examination of all estate assets
  • Circumstances of the proposed beneficiaries
  • Impact on related businesses and trusts
  • Superannuation & Life Insurance issues

Estate Disputes

Estate disputes are often lengthy, combative and messy affairs.

If you are involved in such a dispute – whether as an executor, trustee or beneficiary of a will – our experienced lawyers can give you the advice and direction you need, to obtain a speedy and satisfactory outcome.

Key Legal Team

Melissa Patterson

Senior Partner, National Head of Family Law

Brendan O'Keefe

Special Counsel

Theresa Elhage

Special Counsel

Melissa Patterson

Senior Partner, National Head of Family Law

Brendan O'Keefe

Special Counsel

Theresa Elhage

Special Counsel
See Our Full Team
See Our Full Team