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Estate Litigation & Trust Disputes

Everyone writes their will with the best intentions

We have seen first-hand that wills and estate planning documents can cause disputes amongst family members. We have the capacity, resources and proven methodologies to help you even with the largest and most complex dispute.

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If you have a complex estate or trust dispute it’s important to have support from experts that act quickly and give you practical assistance.

As experienced litigation and dispute resolution experts, our clients rely on us to represent their best interests in Federal and State courts and tribunals.

We can help you take advantage of early mediation if the opportunity arises, while keeping in mind the importance of maintaining and preserving your family relationships. In cases where litigation is unavoidable, we will work with you to resolve your dispute as efficiently and effectively as possible.

With us you can be confident your are in capable hands - our firm is recognised by Doyle’s Guide Western Australia as a First Tier Estate Litigation Law Firm and Sally Bruce is listed as Western Australia’s pre-eminent lawyer in the area of Estate Disputes and Litigation. A reputation we have built over many years of delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Some examples of our recent experience and capabilities are listed below.

Experience

Probate and Will Disputes

  • Advice on disputes over the construction of a will
  • Solemn form probate disputes 
  • Challenges against trustee distribution

Trustee-related Disputes

  • Advice on claims against trustees
  • Breach of trust claims 
  • Enforcement of beneficiary rights

Family Provision and Trust Matters

  • Applications to court for directions, including trust dispute applications
  • Applications to have a trustee or executor removed
  • Application for provision of trust documents
  • Guidance on family provision claims and family trust litigation

Key Contacts

SALLY BRUCE

Partner | Succession & Estates

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JIM O'DONNELL

Partner | Tax & Succession

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Estate Litigation & Trust Disputes Insights

Cases

With great power comes great responsibility: Trustee’s Duties in Light of the Cardaci Court of Appeal Decision

Trusts are popular long-term structures to hold capital and through which annual income can be distributed. Discretionary trusts offer flexibility to provide for…
07 Mar 2024
News

Jackson McDonald strengthens its succession and estates practice with strategic appointment

We are pleased to announce that Maree van der Kwast has joined Jackson McDonald as Senior Consultant in our Private Clients group. Maree has extensive experience…
06 Feb 2024

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