Area of specialisation:
Stephen has specialised in the area of wills, probate, estate planning and succession for almost 20 years. His extensive experience includes the preparation of complex wills, including asset-protection measures such as the creation of testamentary trusts.
In 2010, Stephen’s experience was recognised internationally when he was accepted as a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. In 2011, the Law Society of NSW granted Stephen Specialist Accreditation in the field of wills & estates.
Stephen also specialises in contested estates, including claims under the Family Provision legislation.
Stephen has been named in the prestigious Doyles List every year since 2015 as one of NSW's top wills and estates lawyers. He is also a sought after speaker, having delivered seminars for Legalwise and the Television Education Network, and is one of the authors of the highly regarded Lexis Nexis Practical Guidance publication on Succession Law.
Stephen has worked with clients as well as accountants and financial planners to create effective yet easy to understand wills; quickly and effectively administered complex deceased estates; and acted for both applicants and respondents in Family Provision claims.
Stephen was also involved in one of the first successful applications in NSW for a court-authorised will for a person who had lost mental capacity.
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