Estate and Trust Litigation

Our Equity and Private Client Group specialises in family provision applications, solemn form probate claims involving the validity of a will, contesting the interpretation and drafting of wills, contesting the validity and interpretation of trust deeds, and the rights of trustees and beneficiaries in relation to trusts, applications concerning the capacity of an adult or a will maker and any other matter involving disputed wills or trusts.

The group can also assist charities in cy pres applications and represent and advise them in defending family provision applications.

Tim Whitney has been appointed as an administrator in contested estates on numerous occasions as well as having acted as litigation guardian for infant beneficiaries. Tim also is an approved mediator of the Queensland Law Society specialising in mediating estate and trust disputes. Scott Whitla is also a specialist in applications to the Guardianship and Administration Tribunal and issues relating to the validity of transactions including those relating to enduring powers of attorney.