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Deceased estates disputes can be time-consuming, complex and stressful. Addisons’ Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation team supports clients to achieve a resolution that protects their interests.
Our lawyers act in high-value and complex estates involving sophisticated structures. They also represent clients in modest-sized estates in probate disputes, family provision claims, disputed wills and other litigation involving deceased estates.
Addisons is sought after because of our lawyers’ deep knowledge of corporations law, trusts, property law and business, and ability to navigate the complexities of those areas in the context of deceased estates.
We are experts in managing multiple party litigation where competing interests often collide. With our experience and strategic approach to litigation, we achieve excellent results for clients whether they are executors, beneficiaries, corporations, professional advisors or trustees.
Where appropriate, we use our skills and experience in alternative dispute resolution processes to drive a negotiated outcome. If it is necessary to go to court, we are robust litigators who fight hard for a successful outcome for our clients.
acted for an individual in a claim against an $11 million farming estate. This claim involved complex issues surrounding a long-term lease and promissory estoppel.
acted for an executor and beneficiary of a $95 million estate involving valuable commercial real estate, a large retail business, the appointment of a receiver, oppression claims under the Corporations Act, and claims of breaches of fiduciary duties.
acted in numerous applications to appoint independent administrators in respect of estates where the named executors are unable to cooperate in the administration of the estate.
represented numerous applicants and defendants in family provision claims.