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Since starting her legal career in 2010, Lucy has worked exclusively in the area of estate litigation. Lucy is based on the border of New South Wales and Queensland and is competent working across all jurisdictions.
Lucy has a thorough understanding of the complex discrepancies between each state and territory’s Succession Laws, culminating in an ability to provide sound advice for those clients who have cross-jurisdictional issues.
Over the years she has also developed corresponding expertise in guardianship, financial management law and public trustee disputes.
With lawyers in the family, Lucy developed an innate sense of justice from a young age and was drawn to pursuing a career in law, where she felt she could do something purposeful in her day-to-day work and contribute to something bigger than herself. She is a natural strategist and problem solver who takes a practical approach to resolving issues.
Lucy is completing a Master of Applied Law (Wills & Estates) through the College of Law, achieving a mark of High Distinction across all subjects. She is continually learning and developing her skills as part of her commitment to maintain a high calibre of technical skills which in turn provides an excellent service for her clients.
She also regularly presents at legal continuing professional development (CPD) seminars for industry bodies including the Television Education Network and is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). STEP is the worldwide professional association for those advising families across generations, which promotes best practice, professional integrity and education to their members.
In 2024, Lucy was honoured as the Estate Litigation Lawyer of the Year at the Lawyer Monthly ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Awards, recognising her exceptional expertise and dedication to the field.
Lucy is a founding executive member of the Northern NSW Chapter of the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales.
As a lawyer, she finds her work intellectually rewarding and recognises the unique position it puts her in to help others and further the public good. Her vast knowledge and steely determination instil confidence in clients who are aggrieved by a family member’s decisions upon their death.
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Estate Litigation Partner, Lucy McPherson featured in The Australian discussing Hedley Thomas’ ‘Teacher’s Pet’ Podcast.
Estate Litigation Senior Associate Lucy McPherson spoke to ABC’s 7.30 to on QLD Public Trustees investigation.
Estate Litigation Senior Associate, Lucy McPherson, was interviewed on ABC’s 7.30 to share her insight into the Public Trustee of “mining” or overcharging in a deceased estate.
Estate Litigation Special Counsel, Lucy McPherson, joined ABC News to discuss a case where the WA Public Trustee charging a grieving husband.
Estate Litigation Partner, Lucy McPherson featured on The Australian’s ‘Bronwyn Podcast’ by Hedley Thomas; episode 23, Will Power
Lucy was invited to speak with The Australian’s National Crime Correspondent, David Murray, for episode 23 of Hedley Thomas’ renowned true crime series, the ‘Bronwyn Podcast’.
The Bronwyn Podcast investigates the disappearance of 31-year-old Bronwyn Winfield from Lennox Head.
Bronwyn was a devoted mother of two young girls and was going through a painful separation from her husband, Jon Winfield.
Jon has always maintained Bronwyn just went away and denies any wrongdoing.
In this episode of the podcast, David Murray questioned whether Jon breached his obligations as executor of the Will of another woman, Beverley Brooker, who left him a multimillion-dollar inheritance, by delaying a payment to a second beneficiary.
Lucy explained whether it was Jon Winfield’s responsibility to inform other beneficiaries that Beverly had died and that her cousin was a beneficiary.
Lucy said, “It is the executor’s obligation to ensure that all beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to under the Will, and this is part of the executor’s responsibility to administer the estate in accordance with the law and in accordance with the terms of the will.”
“The Supreme Court has the ultimate oversight to ensure that executors and trustees act appropriately and in accordance with their legal obligations and their duties.”
The Bronwyn Podcast was created by Hedley Thomas, a prominent Australian investigative journalist and author, who has won eight, prestigious Walkley journalism awards, two of which are Gold Walkleys.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Click here to read more in The Australian.
