Areas of Practice

Estate Planning

Whether you're just starting to plan for the future or need to update your existing estate plan, Andrew can assist you every step of the way, including:

  • Creating an estate plan tailored to your specific circumstances;

  • Drafting Wills;

  • Advising on testamentary trusts and other trust arrangements;

  • Advising on the succession of family trusts and companies;

  • Advising on estate planning for blended families;

  • Ensuring that your superannuation is adequately dealt with;

  • Minimising the risk that your Will is challenged;

  • Drafting Enduring Powers of Attorney;

  • Drafting Medical Treatment Decision Maker documents;

  • Drafting Advance Care Directives dealing with end of life wishes

Estate Administration

Andrew understands that the loss of a friend or loved one is an emotional time. Acting as an executor of a Will or an administrator of an estate can be a challenging task. Andrew can guide you through the estate administration process and relieve you of the stress of dealing with financial and other institutions and completing the paperwork required to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration and distribute the estate. Whether you require help with the entire process or only aspects of it, Andrew can assist.

Wills Disputes

Will disputes can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. Andrew has more than 25 years’ experience assisting clients in negotiating and resolving estate disputes. Whether you are a disappointed beneficiary seeking a greater share of an estate or an executor dealing with a challenge brought against a Will, Andrew will advise you throughout the process. Most estate disputes can be resolved before they are determined by a judge. Andrew will work with you to negotiate the best possible outcome.

Legal Advice & Consulting

If you have an estate related issue that you are not sure about, Andrew can meet with you and provide general advice about your situation before you take action. Similarly, Andrew is available to provide consulting advice to other lawyers, financial planners and accountants, or their clients. Andrew often works collaboratively with other advisors to prepare and document estate plans and manage deceased estates.