Tuesday, 27 February, 2024 - 06:00
Mitigating the risks of Will disputes: strategies for success
Concerned about potential challenges to your estate? There are numerous strategies to mitigate, and sometimes eliminate, the risk of a contested Will.
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
Hall & Wilcox’s purpose is to enable its clients, people, and communities to thrive. They aim to work with clients across sectors who lead, challenge, and reshape their industries.
In Western Australia, Hall & Wilcox has extensive insurance and commercial expertise with over 120 legal professionals based in Perth. The WA team is supported by Hall & Wilcox’s operations across Australia, with approximately 1,200 people, including over 145 partners, nationally.
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Lavan | 112 |
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Allens | 109 |
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Hall & Wilcox | 82 |
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Clayton Utz | 90 |
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13th | Allens | 173 | |
14th | Clayton Utz | 148 | |
15th | Hall & Wilcox | 147 | |
16th | Jackson McDonald | 140 | |
17th | MinterEllison | 138 |
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NEW ROLE: Irena Ferraro, Special Counsel | 15 Apr 2025 |
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NEW ROLE: Hannah Willis, Senior Associate, Private Clients | 15 Apr 2025 |
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NEW ROLE: Keith Taylor, Senior Associate, Insurance | 15 Apr 2025 |
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NEWS: Tagged in WHS Incident Response: Best Practices for Business Leaders | 10 Apr 2025 |
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RANKING: 9 Up from 12 in Law Firms and Patent Attorneys list | 04 Dec 2024 |
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UPDATED: Law Firms and Patent Attorneys list | 19 Sep 2024 |
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NEW ROLE: Lauren Separovich, Special Counsel, Dispute Resolution | 18 Sep 2024 |
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NEW ROLE: Sharron Wise, Senior Associate, Insurance | 18 Sep 2024 |
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NEW ROLE: Rhonda Carson, Senior Associate, Insurance | 18 Sep 2024 |
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NEW ROLE: Rachel Giudicatti, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution | 18 Sep 2024 |
Concerned about potential challenges to your estate? There are numerous strategies to mitigate, and sometimes eliminate, the risk of a contested Will.
Trusts are crucial for asset management and passing wealth to future generations. But what if you need changes or are uncertain about trustee discretion? Hall & Wilcox partner McLane Edinger delves into trust variation powers and limits on discretion.
Financial elder abuse, also known as inheritance impatience, is a significant concern in Australia as our population ages. It occurs when trusted individuals exploit vulnerable elderly persons to access their financial resources.
For business leaders, responding promptly and properly when a workplace incident happens is critical to ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety laws (WHS Laws) and protect against associated corporate risks.
Sparke Helmore Lawyers will become the 12th largest law firm in Western Australia, according to the BNiQ Seach Engine, after announcing today it has finalised merger plans with local practice Jarman McKenna.
The ranking of Perth’s major law firms has changed substantially over the past two years.
Our weekly appointment wrap includes Rick Newnham, Brendan Acott, Tyron Hayes, Danny Murphy, Cameron Syme, Kristy Ryan, Paul Martin, Kenn Donohoe, Helen Sarcich, Nick Houldsworth, Matthew Read, Gary Thomas, Lucy Mengler, Rachel Horton, Richard Lilly, Lauren Haygarth, Donna Marsh, Peta Rapson, Stephanie Driscoll, Maree Ferguson, Susan Oldmeadow-Hall, Danny Olsen, Mark Giuffre, Timothy John, Melissa Reid, Jackson Wheeler, Daniel Butler, Tamara Arapovic, Garry Zacher, and Tamica D'Uva.
Our weekly appointment wrap includes Scott Jones, Terry Waldron, Reg Howard-Smith, David Buckingham, Philip Mirams, Colin Pavlovich, Ken Michael, Lee Broomhall, Kelly Howlett, Tim Youe, Joshua Byrne, David Templeman, Anne Banks-McAllister, Peter Snowsill, Martin Hirsch, Michael Winlo, Charles Fear, Patrick Beilby, Biljana Radulovic, Hector West, Matthew Seabrook, Arash Kalani, Simon Pigliardo, Kathy Reid, Melissa Joyce, Nada Raphael, Fredrick Riebeling, Gina Nofal, and Nicola Jansen.
East coast law firm McCabe Curwood will now have a presence in Western Australia, after acquiring Perth-based insurance firm SRB Legal.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Christian Miocevich, Penelope Ford, Michelle Harries, Sarah Oliver, Cillian Stockdale, Matthew Holgate and Brad Wearn.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chris Salisbury, Thomas McPhee, Rosemary Roach, Nicholas Beech, Craig McNaughton and Aaron Howell.
Perth law firm Kott Gunning ceased trading on Friday after more than 100 years in business, with its partners and staff moving to two national firms.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Derryn Belford, David Creasy, Nashid Chowdhury, Tom Stephens, Christine Scott, John McGrath, Luke Pavlos, Ben McPherson, Graeme Fox, Adam Sierakowski, Brett Molony and Connor Graham.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sevan Gore, Don Hyma, Matthew Hall, Andrew Bovell, Kate George and Jim Gawith.
The green energy transition is seen as one of the largest opportunities for WA law firms, with two mid-tier players leading the way.
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