Trust Law
This is an increasingly complex area of the law. You can trust us to protect your assets. We are frequently called upon to guide trustees on their obligations in the management of trusts and their duties to beneficiaries. We have been involved in litigation for trusts with many millions of dollars in assets.
Trust Disputes
Applications Under the Trusts Act 2019
Trust disputes often arise over trustee conduct, beneficiary entitlements, or attempts to manipulate trust assets.
We represent beneficiaries, trustees, executors and third parties in trust litigation, including:
- Applications to remove and replace trustees
- Disputes over trustee duties, mismanagement, and breach of fiduciary obligations
- Review, variation or resettlement of trust structure and documentation
- Where a trust has been used to shield assets, courts increasingly look at the real control over trust assets in Family Protection Act claims (substance over form)
Why Choose Us?
Tailored, Compassionate Advocacy
We understand that trust and estate disputes involve intense emotions. We combine legal rigour with sensitivity, seeking cost effective resolutions whenever possible, including mediation or Deeds of Family Arrangement where parties agree.
Court-Level Expertise
Our lawyers have experience in applications across:
- High Court, Family Court and the Court of Appeal
- Managing all procedural steps—from claim preparation to interlocutory hearings and full trials
Strategic Planning and Risk Mitigation
- For beneficiaries or claimants, we assess strengths, risks and guide early action
- For estate executors or will makers, we offer proactive planning advice, including advice on asset structuring to reduce risk of disputes
