Best Lawyers in Australia for Trusts and Estates
Nancy Collins is a commercial litigation lawyer with a particular focus on private family wealth disputes. Her expertise lies in this complex area of law, together with family trust, deceased estates, and business and commercial disputes. Nancy co-founded King & Collins understanding that people going through a stressful legal experience want the combination of personal attention and expertise that only a small, specialist firm can offer. Nancy understands the emotional impact of these ki...
Tim Donlan is the founding partner of the boutique South Australian private client law firm Donlan Lawyers. Donlan Lawyers has offices in Adelaide and in Victor Harbor in South Australia. Tim is recognised in Best Lawyers for his practice in Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management and Succession Planning. Tim practices primarily in the areas of wills and estate planning. He specialises in complex estate planning including trust establishment and succession, wills incorporating testamentary t...
One of Australia’s leading estate planning lawyers, Bernie has over 40 years’ experience advising individuals, family groups and businesses on all aspects of estate and business succession. Often acting as advisor to prominent families, Bernie’s knowledge of family trusts, superannuation and estate and elder law enables him to provide clear, practical solutions for clients with complex family and asset structures. He is often asked to provide a second opinion on existing suc...
Greg is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers’ Estate Planning practice and offers more than 25 years’ experience in estate planning, administration and litigation. Greg’s practice includes drafting Wills and memoranda of directions, from the most simple to the very complex; drafting powers of attorney and estate plans; and in the unfortunate incidence of an estate dispute, advising on the most effective dispute resolution strategy. He also has a comprehensive understanding of E...
Daniel enjoys solving complex taxation and trust law issues for private enterprises who share his entrepreneurial spirit. He is a trusted confidant in designing and implementing robust personal and business succession plans. Daniel’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the commercial and personal interests of his clients consistently delivers great outcomes. Daniel is a Chartered Tax Advisor with The Tax Institute, accredited as a specialist in Taxation Law with the Law Institute of ...
Andrew provides advice on the application of a wide range of taxation. He has substantial knowledge of taxation and commercial practice and advises his clients on income tax, capital gains tax, tax audits and reviews, fringe benefits tax, business structuring and transactions, liquidations and reconstructions, superannuation, retirement planning, business succession, estate planning, and philanthropy. Andrew advises accounting and legal firms on their clients’ affairs. He also draws cli...
Daniela is a Principal in Harwood Andrews' wills and estates law practice area. Daniela’s extensive experience allows her to advise clients about the importance of proper succession planning. She assists clients in preparing wills and powers of attorney, including complex wills such as testamentary trusts. Daniela is experienced in all aspects of estate administration. Through the personal experience of dealing with the loss of a close family member, she understands the difficulties fam...
Sam heads KCL Law’s Estate Group and practises in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, asset protection and estate disputes. With over 28 years of experience, Sam has provided tailored estate planning solutions to clients from diverse backgrounds, circumstances and complexities, including many of Australia’s wealthiest individuals. Recognising the challenges faced when a family member has died, Sam has established a dedicated estate administration practice to guide clie...
Paul advises private and public companies, high net worth individuals and family groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and superannuation funds in South Australia and nationally. Paul’s client base spans commercial tax advisory for corporate transactions, private client and estate planning work, and governance and structuring for charitable entities. He is a regular speaker on tax and related commercial matters for professional bodies. Paul advises on the full range of tax mat...
Emma Woolley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Emma practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Emma Woolley since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emma Woolley is held by other lawyers.
Scott Hay-Bartlem is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Scott practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Hay-Bartlem since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott Hay-Bartlem i...
Natalie Abela is a director in Cowell Clarke’s Dispute Resolution team, and also leads our Estate Administration and Insurance teams. Natalie practices predominantly in commercial litigation, with specialist expertise across corporate and personal insolvency, business and contract dispute resolution, probate and estate dispute resolution and defamation law. Having had significant experience in complex litigious matters for both national and international clients, Natalie also has a focu...
Therese Catanzariti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Therese practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Therese Catanzariti since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Therese Catanzariti is held by other lawyers.
Greg Cahill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Cahill since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Greg Cahill is held by other lawyers.
Kelly is the founder and Principal of Nurture Law a wills and estates law firm. Kelly is a caring Wills and Estate Lawyers, helping clients avoid and resolve estate disputes so they can focus on what matters most. Estate disputes can be messy, complex and emotional. Losing a loved one is difficult enough let alone having to engage estate lawyers and be involved in an estate claim or contesting a will. Kelly helps clients through the legal process with compassion and makes sure they understand...
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