Michael Fitzpatrick

Michael Fitzpatrick is a distinguished Estate and Family Succession Planning Lawyer with a reputation as one of Australia's leading estate planning practitioners. As a Chartered Tax Advisor and Notary Public, his expertise is widely recognised. In 2001, Michael established his own estate planning firm, which merged with Price Waterhouse Coopers in 2008, where he successfully led the Estate Planning Team until his retirement from partnership in 2014. His leadership at PwC involved guiding a team in delivering comprehensive Estate and Succession Planning services across the nation. Following his retirement from PwC, Michael returned to private practice, bringing with him an impressive breadth of experience built over more than 40 years in the legal profession. His extensive practice covers estate planning, inter-generational wealth transfer, testamentary trusts, and Wills. He also provides expert advice on tax structures for asset protection and business ventures, utilising his deep knowledge of self-managed super funds. His legal expertise is complemented by his involvement in financial advisory services, where his commercial acumen has honed his practitioner skills to advanced levels. Michael's formal qualifications include a Diploma in Law SAB from the University of Sydney, a Diploma in Financial Planning from Deakin University, and he has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1996. Appointed as a Notary Public by the NSW Supreme Court in 2009, he is also a full member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners. Throughout his career, Michael has remained an active member of the Law Society of NSW and serves as a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. He is well-regarded for his contributions to the profession, frequently presenting lectures and papers on Estate and Succession Planning and related financial matters to professional groups. Based in the Greater Sydney Area, he continues to lead Fitzpatrick Estate Lawyers with dedication and expertise.