Angela Cornford-Scott
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Angela Cornford-Scott

Angela Cornford-Scott

Director Cornford-Scott Lawyers

location
Toowong, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 337..

About Angela

Angela Cornford-Scott, the founding director of the firm, brings over 25 years of specialised experience in wills and estate matters. Recognised as one of Queensland’s most esteemed lawyers in this field, Angela holds accreditation in succession law and dedicates her practice exclusively to it. Her extensive expertise encompasses all facets of estate planning, trust and estate administration, as well as litigation related to trusts and estates. Regularly appointed by the court, Angela steps in to handle the administration of estates where disputes have led to the removal of executors. She also advises charitable organisations, having successfully managed numerous court applications to clarify or secure the use of funds for these entities. Angela’s ability to work collaboratively with executors and beneficiaries in challenging situations showcases her commitment to guiding clients through complex and emotional processes with calm and assurance. Clients can depend on her for clear, practical, and commercially sound advice on all matters related to wills, estates, and trusts. Her comprehensive understanding of the law and wealth of experience allow her to demystify complex issues, making them accessible to clients and beneficiaries alike.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

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Resume

Experience

Director
Director
Cornford-Scott Lawyers Pty Ltd
Sep 2014 - Present · 11 years 8 months
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of Law Australia
Dec 2013 - Present · 12 years 5 months
Chair
Chair
Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)
May 2013 - Nov 2016 · 3 years 6 months
Chair and Committee Member
Chair and Committee Member
Specialist accreditation committee Succession Law Queensland Law Society
Jan 2013 - Present · 13 years 4 months

Education

Executive Education Program
Executive Education Program
Harvard Business School
2007 - 2008
Special Accreditation, Succession Law
Special Accreditation, Succession Law
Queensland Law Society
2000
Diploma of Legal Practice
Diploma of Legal Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1993 - 1994
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Business, Accounting
Bachelor of Business, Accounting
University of Southern Queensland
1988 - 1991

Awards

2026
Wills & Estates, Best Lawyers Australia – Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers Australia
2025
STEP Australia Masters Award
STEP Australia
2025
Wills & Estates, Best Lawyers Australia – Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers Australia
2024
Wills & Estates litigation, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2024
Wills & Succession Planning, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2023
Wills & Succession Planning, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2023
Wills & Estates litigation, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2022
Wills & Estates litigation, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2022
Wills & Estates, Best Lawyers Australia – Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers Australia
2022
Wills & Succession Planning, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2021
Market Leader – Wills & Succession Planning, Doyle’s Guide Queensland
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2021
Wills & Succession Planning, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2020
Wills & Estates litigation, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland
2020
Wills & Estates, Best Lawyers Australia – Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers Australia
2020
Best Lawyers Australia – Wills & Estates Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers Australia
2019
Wills & Estates litigation, Doyle’s Guide Queensland – Market Leader
Doyle’s Guide Queensland

Contact Information

Toowong, QLD

LocationLevel 2, 41 Sherwood Road, Toowong, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 337..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates