Estate Litigation Lawyers Gold Coast

Wills & Estates

At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, our dedicated team practices exclusively in elder law and inheritance disputes. It is our renowned intent to help people through this difficult time.

Disputes over Wills can be extremely sensitive to handle and stressful for all involved.

With one of the largest and most experienced estate litigation teams on the Gold Coast,  we can assist you with all matters related to defending or contesting a Will, Family Provision Applications, challenging a Will and its validity, or assisting with Queensland Public Trustee disputes.

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Our Gold Coast estate litigation lawyers specialise in:

Contesting Wills

Have you been left out of someone’s Will? We can help you understand your legal rights and get what you are entitled to. Our team will help you understand your prospects of success and what the process is to take legal action to contest a Will.

Defending Wills

Our Gold Coast estate litigation lawyers feel a deep sense of responsibility to protect the wishes of the deceased. We can help you ensure the testamentary intentions of the deceased are fulfilled. Family Provision Claims can be complicated and stressful; however, we will support you throughout the entire process.

Challenging Wills

A Will can be challenged for a number of reasons including if you believe the Will-maker lacked testamentary capacity to make the Will, if it was executed under suspicious circumstances or undue influence, or if it was never signed or witnessed properly. If you are worried about the validity of a Will, we can help you bring a challenge against the Will in court.

Executor & Beneficiary Disputes

Our Gold Coast estate lawyers have the expertise to effectively resolve disputes between Executors and beneficiaries. We can provide advice to Executors, Administrators and beneficiaries on their rights, duties, and obligations.

Public Trustee & Guardian Disputes

If you have had problems dealing with the Public Trustee of Queensland, we can help you have them removed, or seek compensation for the mismanagement of your financial affairs, or that of a loved one.

Statutory Wills

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

Why choose Attwood Marshall Lawyers

  • Industry-leaders: We are industry-leading estate litigation lawyers and our dedicated team of Gold Coast experts practice exclusively in this area of law. They will fight fiercely for you to help you achieve the most optimum outcome.

 

  • Flexibility: For approved cases, we offer our No Win, No Fee, or deferred payment, options. This means that there are no upfront costs and you can take legal action quickly.

 

  • Convenience: We can make appointments outside of regular business hours for your convenience. If you are unable to see us during business hours, you can make an appointment at our Robina Town Centre office which is open Thursday nights until 9pm and Saturday mornings until 12pm.

 

  • 5-Star Service: Our team is trained to listen and connect with our clients. They are exceptional communicators and will explain everything to you clearly throughout the entire process, so you know where you stand every step of the way.

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

For specialist advice and assistance with contesting a Will or resolving an estate dispute, contact our Gold Coast team today.

Amanda

Heather

Message our Department Manager, Amanda