Madeleine Purcell,Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in Melbourne

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Senior Associate

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Melbourne, Australia

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Madeleine is known for her strong relationship management and communication skills.

About

Madeleine is a Senior Associate specialising in Elder Financial Abuse, Wills and Estates Litigation, Trust Disputes and Estate Administration. She represents individuals and families in sensitive and complex disputes, including challenges to wills, executor and trustee disputes, guardianship and administration proceedings, and breaches of fiduciary duties.

Madeleine is known for her strong relationship management and communication skills. She is accessible and responsive, ensuring her clients feel supported during what are often highly personal and emotional matters.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Deakin University, was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2018 and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria. In 2023, she was recognised by Lexology as a Legal Influencer in Private Client Practice in Australasia.

Will contests (such as testator family maintenance claims and challenges to wills made without capacity or under undue influence;

Estate disputes, including concerns about executor conduct and the construction and interpretation of wills;

Trust disputes, including matters involving the conduct of trustees and fiduciary duties;

Disputes involving persons under a disability;

Guardianship and administration proceedings (including disputes concerning attorneys conduct, enduring powers of attorney and their validity, appointment of guardians and administrators); and

Claims involving breaches of fiduciary duties and elder financial abuse.

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Trust Disputes and Litigation

Trust disputes often arise where there are ongoing concerns about how a trust is being administered, creating uncertainty for trustees, beneficiaries and the future management of trust assets. Clear legal guidance can help bring structure to these issues and support a path toward resolution.

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Estate Disputes and Will Challenges

Disagreements about an estate or the terms of a will can arise at an already difficult time. When expectations differ or questions arise about estate administration, uncertainty can follow.

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Estate Administration

Estate administration involves managing and distributing a deceased person’s assets in accordance with their will or the law. Clear guidance can help executors and administrators fulfil their responsibilities with confidence and avoid unnecessary delay or uncertainty.

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Guardianship and Capacity Disputes

Guardianship and capacity disputes arise where there is a disagreement about a loved one's ability to make decisions for themselves, or who, if anyone, should make decisions on their behalf in relation to personal, financial or health matters.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning helps you organise your financial and personal affairs in a way that reflects your intentions and provides clarity and certainty for the future.

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