Simon has extensive experience advising clients in relation to disputed estates (including contested probate applications, will construction and rectification applications, claims for family provision, insolvent estates and the payment of superannuation death benefits) and commercial disputes. He also advises clients in relation to estate planning, including business succession planning and the administration of estates.
He provides support to a range of clients from individuals to charities, professional advisors, company directors, and corporations. He is also an integral member of the McR Private team, supporting our family office and private clients.
Advising in relation to contested probate applications, including claims of undue influence, lack of knowledge and approval and lack of testamentary capacity.
Advising in relation to applications for family provision, including claims involving notional estate.
Advising in disputes between executors and deceased estates.
Advising in relation to a will construction and will rectification application concerning the terms of a testamentary trust.
Advising the executor of an insolvent estate with in excess of 30 unsecured creditors and involving issues including the protection of life insurance proceeds from the claims of creditors and complex creditor claims by former business partners of the deceased.
Advising the directors of a not-for-profit company in relation to claims of accessorial liability arising from the directors’ purported participation in breached of the terms of a charitable trust.
Brisbane
Level 11, 66 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel +61 7 3233 8888
Sydney
Level 32, 25 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel +61 2 8241 5600
Canberra
Level 9, 2 Phillip Law Street
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel +61 2 8241 5600