About Geoff
Geoff Funnell is a Senior Consultant with nearly two decades of focused experience in Wills and Estates law. His career encompasses roles in private practice as well as serving as State Manager Legal for a prominent trustee company in Brisbane, providing him with comprehensive insight into estate planning and administration.
Geoff guides clients through the preparation of their wills with careful attention to detail, ensuring that their wishes are clearly articulated and that all relevant considerations, including tax implications and the ownership of assets held outright, in trusts, or within self-managed superannuation funds, are addressed. His approach offers clients assurance and clarity in their estate arrangements.
Recognising that many individuals delay formalising their wills, Geoff offers practical support to help clients initiate and complete this important process, relieving any concerns and uncertainties. He is also experienced in assisting executors with the complex responsibilities involved in estate administration.
His expertise covers a wide range of matters including drafting simple and complex wills with testamentary trusts, estate planning tailored to second or blended families, probate and estate administration, and strategies to preserve family assets and prevent their dissipation through Family Law proceedings. Geoff also advises on asset protection from creditors, the establishment of Special Disability and Protective Trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries, and estate planning involving SMSFs and family trusts. He is adept at addressing potential will contestations and provides guidance on elder law issues to support clients in managing their affairs effectively.
