Sam Frey
Recognized since 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Trusts and Estates
Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
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 clients through this difficult period with sensitivity and efficiency.In addition, Sam has extensive experience representing clients in estate and trust litigation, working collaboratively to help them navigate complex disputes and achieve their desired outcomes.Sam’s expertise lies in his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a strategic approach, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice to achieve their goals.
Areas of practice- Wills
- Testamentary trusts
- Buy / sell agreements
- Powers of Attorney
- Protecting assets from divorce
- Superannuation and death
- Trust variations and appointments
- International wills
- Business succession
- Asset protection
- Establishment of all types
- Variations and appointments
- Advice
- Disputes
Probate and estate administration
- Disputes with executors
- Deceased estates
- Probate applications
- Letters of administration and application
- Estate administration
Estate disputes and litigation
- TFM applications
- Supreme Court disputes
- Guardianship and administration
- Lawyer Page: https://kcllaw.com.au/our-people/sam-frey/
- Level 4, 555 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
1 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ award
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ award
- Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
- Trusts and Estates
Australasian Law Awards 2021 – Law Firm Leader of the Year (≤200 employees)
Doyle’s Guide – Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer — Victoria (2015–2019)
Doyle’s Guide – Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer — Victoria (2017–2024)
- Superannuation Law
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