Shelley Forrest is an Associate of our firm who has been practising law since 2017. Since joining Cronin Miller Litigation in 2021, Shelley has fast become our leading Wills and Estates lawyer, using her expertise to lead clients through estate planning, Will disputes and estate administration.
Shelley has helped make Cronin Miller Litigation a one-stop Wills and Estates shop.
Need to update your Will?
With an expected $3.5 trillion set to pass from the older generation to their children over the next decade in Australia, and with estate litigation lawyers being in higher demand than ever, it has never been more important for Australians to get their estate plan in order with an up-to-date Will and Enduring Power of Attorney.
As our resident Wills and Estates lawyer, Shelley is well-versed in complex estate planning, including issues such as:
- complex estates
- establishing testamentary trusts
- blended families
- corporate entities and dealing with non-estate assets
- disinheriting family members and children
- nominations and reversionary pensions for superannuation benefits
- testamentary capacity
Shelley’s experience as an estate litigation solicitor and a probate lawyer keeps her well-versed in the intricacies of drafting estate plans, including drafting complex provisions and protective provisions. She can also provide advice on any potential risks of estate litigation and issues or complications that may come up in the estate administration.
If your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney is not up to date, stop procrastinating this important task and get in contact with Shelley today.
Have you lost a loved one?
Suffering the loss of a loved one is extremely tough without the added stress of applying for probate and administering the estate.
Shelley, along with the Cronin Miller Litigation team, can assist you with all estate administration tasks, including:
- obtaining probate and letters of administration
- administering and winding up complicated asset structures
- administering and winding up complex corporate structures
- dealing with related party loans, Unpaid Present Entitlements and associated taxation issues
- executor disputes
Let Shelley and the team handle the paperwork so you can concentrate on mourning your loved one.
Fighting over the Estate?
The angst that comes with the loss of a loved one and then conflict over the Will can be extremely challenging and complicated. Shelley will guide you through this season with the necessary blend of expertise and compassion.
Fighting over the Will can include:
- disputing the validity of the Will due to lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence or fraud
- assisting with a family provision claims (that is an eligible person making a claim against the estate for further provision from the estate)
- defending the Estate from a challenge against the Will
- dealing with executors that are not complying with their duties or whose conduct is having a negative impact on the estate
If you have a Will or probate dispute, get in contact with Shelley today for expert advice.
Does location matter?
Whilst most of our work is based in Queensland and New South Wales, Shelley and Cronin Miller Litigation are well equipped to handle Wills and Estates issues, including estate planning, estate disputes and estate administration in all jurisdictions in Australia.
Shelley is predominantly based on the Gold Coast and also works out of our Brisbane office, but regularly conducts meetings via Zoom and can travel to you if you are simply unable to make it to us.
