Practice Areas

Equity & Trusts

"Our barristers provide measured and strategic advocacy in estate disputes – providing clarity and structure to even the most complex of matters."

Chris Chapman, Principal Barristers’ Clerk

Wills and estates litigation requires both technical precision and measured judgment. Disputes frequently arise in emotionally charged circumstances and may involve complex asset structures, trusts and intergenerational wealth transfers.

Chapman’s List comprises barristers practising in wills and estates law. Members act in:

  • Family provision claims
  • Contested probate proceedings
  • Testamentary capacity disputes
  • Executor and trustee disputes
  • Superannuation death benefit disputes
  • Trust litigation
  • Elder law matters

Barristers appear in the Supreme Court of Victoria and other superior courts in both trial and appellate matters. Members are regularly briefed in significant estates involving business assets, complex trust arrangements and multi-party disputes.

Our barristers provide clear advice at an early stage and experienced advocacy in mediation and at trial, assisting solicitors to navigate complex estate litigation with precision and discretion.

Technical Expertise

We advise and appear in wills and estates matters, including probate disputes, family provision claims and trust litigation.
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Appellate
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Civil Procedure Law
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Commercial
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Equity

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