Katie is a determined lawyer who remains honest to her clients throughout all stages of their case.
Katie is a Principal in the firm's Wills and Estates division, specialising in all aspects of estate & trust litigation and estate administration. She has acted for executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries.
Katie has a particular interest in advising clients about complex wills, family provisions and power of attorney disputes. She has dealt with trust litigation involving disputes between trustees, applications for directions, and the removal or appointment of trustees.
Katie has a practical, commercial and pragmatic approach when dealing with matters. She is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients in what can be difficult circumstances.
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Client Solutions
Private Client
Wills and Estates
Client problem
Katie's client had questions about the validity of a last will and the deceased gifting away assets before death.
outcome achieved
Katie undertook investigations to provide the client with prospects of success and negotiated with the other party to resolve the matter in a commercial and timely manner.
Trustee Company
Trusts
Client problem
Katie's client was involved in an action for misappropriation of funds and transfer of shares prior to death.
outcome achieved
Katie assisted her client by advising them of all potential outcomes as the matter proceeded to mediation, and a resolution was reached.
Independent Administrator
Wills and Estates
Client problem
Katie assisted her client with an application for a grant of letters of administration with one page of a will.
outcome achieved
Katie presented the application to a judge to determine if a part of a will could be admitted and a grant issued. The grant was issued, and the estate administration is now being completed.
