Estates Legal

Estates Legal is dedicated solely to the practice of estates, trusts and succession law, bringing a depth of expertise informed by broader commercial law and litigation experience. The firm understands that matters in these areas are often complex and deeply personal, involving unique factual circumstances and emotional challenges. This awareness shapes its considered approach to each engagement. The team at Estates Legal focuses on delivering practical and strategic solutions tailored to the individual ‘personality’ of every estate, trust and dispute. By combining detailed technical knowledge with insights into the dynamics of each case, the firm effectively guides clients through administration, dispute resolution and litigation processes. Estates Legal offers comprehensive services including contested probate matters, will disputes, applications for grants of representation, and proceedings involving the appointment and removal of administrators and trustees. It also advises on equitable claims such as undue influence and unconscionable conduct, as well as private trust litigation. The firm provides pre-litigation advice to help clients manage potential conflicts early and efficiently. In addition to legal advice and representation, Estates Legal undertakes professional trustee and administrator roles, sometimes appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria, demonstrating its trusted position within the succession law community. At its core, Estates Legal seeks to resolve legal issues with clarity and sensitivity, recognising the often challenging intersection of law and family dynamics. This philosophy guides its commitment to delivering outcomes that reflect both the technical demands of the law and the human elements involved in each matter.