Brigitte Simeonides & Associates

Brigitte Simeonides & Associates focuses on matters within the Guardianship Division of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), including applications for Guardianship Orders and Financial Management Orders. The practice also handles reviews of these orders, as well as reviews of Enduring Powers of Attorney and related appeals. These proceedings are also conducted in the Supreme Court when necessary. Clients often approach with concerns relating to the welfare of an ageing or disabled family member who may be experiencing financial abuse, pressure, coercion, or other forms of mistreatment, frequently involving a sibling or other close relative. These situations may not be initially identified as requiring Guardianship or Financial Management Orders, but the practice assists in navigating these sensitive and complex issues. Additionally, the firm manages Family Provision claims, which typically involve adult children contesting a Will on the basis that they have been excluded or inadequately provided for. Such claims may also challenge the validity of a Will if it is believed the testator lacked the mental capacity to make a testamentary document, often due to conditions such as advanced dementia at the time of the Will’s execution.