Sydney Estate Litigation Lawyers

Wills & Estates

Our expert Sydney Estate Litigation Lawyers understand that disputes over Wills and estates can be extremely stressful and confronting. We are here to support you and fight for your rights to help you resolve your matter quickly and effectively.

Attwood Marshall Lawyers have a dedicated estate litigation team who recognise the complexity of succession law and are highly respected in the legal industry for their expertise in this area.

We have the state-specific knowledge to be able to assist you with estate litigation matters in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland districts.

Whether you are contesting a Will because you feel you have not been adequately provided for, defending a Will as an executor, or challenging the validity of a Will if you suspect the Will was not executed correctly or the Will-maker was coerced into creating a Will that did not truly reflect their intentions, we can help you. We will keep you updated throughout the entire process and will explain everything to you in a simple and clear way.

We also have extensive experience in resolving disputes that arise when people put their trust in the NSW Trustee and Guardian. 

We can help you have the Public Trustee removed, or help you seek compensation for the mismanagement of your financial affairs, or that of a loved one.

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Our Sydney estate litigation lawyers can help with:

Contesting a Will

If you have been left out of someone’s Will, or inadequately provided for, we can help you get what you are entitled to. Our Sydney lawyers can advise you on your prospects of success and will walk you through the process to take legal action.

Defending a Will

At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, our team is compelled to protect the wishes of the deceased. If a Family Provision Claim is made, we can help you defend and uphold the integrity of the Will so that you can fulfil the testamentary intentions of the deceased. We understand that Family Provision Claims can be stressful and contentious. It is our intent to support you every step of the way and to help you resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

Challenging a Will

The most common reasons for challenging a Will include if the Will-maker lacked testamentary capacity, if the Will was executed under suspicious circumstances or undue influence, or if the Will was not signed or witnessed correctly. We can assist you with bringing a challenge against a Will in court if you are concerned about the validity of the Will.

Executor & Beneficiary Disputes

Our Sydney lawyers can assist beneficiaries, executors, and administrators when disputes arise over Wills and estates. We will help you understand your rights, duties, and obligations.

NSW Trustee & Guardian Disputes

Have you been involved in a dispute with the NSW Trustee & Guardian? Our team can help you remove the Trustee and seek compensation for the mismanagement of your financial affairs.

Statutory Wills

A Statutory Will can provide assurance to minors or those who lack capacity and their families, ensuring that the Will reflects their testamentary intentions. We can assist you with applying for a Statutory Will.

Attwood Marshall Lawyers – Estate Litigation Lawyers Sydney

Unlike many other law firms, Attwood Marshall Lawyers is not a generalist law firm and we have specialist teams covering all areas of law. You can trust that your estate litigation matter will be handled by someone who practices exclusively in this complex area of law and has the state-specific knowledge to help you achieve the most favourable outcome.

Our compassionate team have exceptional communication skills and consistently receive feedback from our clients that they were able to put their mind at ease and that they felt supported throughout the entire process. Our staff are trained to listen and connect with you; they will explain things clearly in an easy-to-understand way. You will never be treated like “just a number”.

Meet our Estate Litigation team

Jeff Garrett - Legal Practice Director - Wills & Estates, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Compensation Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Racing & Equine Law

Jeff

Garrett

Legal Practice Director
Commercial Litigation, Compensation Law, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Racing & Equine Law, Wills & Estates
Lucy McPherson has worked exclusively in estate litigation since 2010. 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

McPherson

Partner
Estate Litigation
Amanda is the Department Manager and Senior Paralegal for not only the Estate Litigation and Commercial Litigation Departments, but also oversees both Equine Law and Criminal Law divisions

Amanda

Heather

Department Manager
Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Racing & Equine Law
With an interest in Public Relations and Law, Chloe took the opportunity to join the firm and became part of the Administration team in February 2020.

Chloe

Smith

Department Manager & Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Racing & Equine Law
April Kennedy joined Attwood Marshall Lawyers in 2008 and is an experienced Estate Litigation Special Counsel, practicing exclusively in the area of probate and estate disputes.

April

Kennedy

Special Counsel
Estate Litigation

Martin

Mallon

Senior Associate
Estate Litigation
Lily is a Lawyer in our Estate Litigation team, specialising in contested Wills and disputes over estates. Lily has been working in law since 2018, with a strong background in estate planning, administration and contested Wills.

Lily

Prasad

Lawyer
Estate Litigation
Amber Roebeck is a Senior Paralegal who supports our Estate Litigation team Amber has over ten years’ experience working in the legal industry. She started her professional career at an insurance brokerage on the Gold Coast before moving to a law firm in Sydney where she was a legal and personal assistant to a Partner in the firm.

Amber

Roebeck

Senior Paralegal
Estate Litigation
Sienna has a qualification in Business Administration (legal) from the Australian College of Commerce and Management, along with more than four years’ experience in the legal industry. She joined Attwood Marshall Lawyers as a Litigation Paralegal in 2024 supporting both our estate and commercial litigation departments.

Sienna

Marshall

Litigation Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
Danielle completed a law and public policy internship at the Legal Resources Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2019 where she worked closely with solicitors on matters relating to socio-economic rights violations.

Danielle

Moore

Paralegal
Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Contact our Department Manager

If you require trusted advice and support from a specialist estate litigation lawyer, contact our Sydney team today. 

Amanda

Heather

Message our Department Manager, Amanda