About Sam
Sam heads KCL Law’s Estate Group and practises in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, asset protection and estate disputes.With over 28 years of experience, Sam has provided tailored estate planning solutions to clients from diverse backgrounds, circumstances and complexities, including many of Australia’s wealthiest individuals.Recognising the challenges faced when a family member has died, Sam has established a dedicated estate administration practice to guide clients through this difficult period with sensitivity and efficiency.In addition, Sam has extensive experience representing clients in estate and trust litigation, working collaboratively to help them navigate complex disputes and achieve their desired outcomes.Sam’s expertise lies in his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a strategic approach, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice to achieve their goals.Areas of practiceEstate planningWillsTestamentary trustsBuy / sell agreementsPowers of AttorneyProtecting assets from divorceSuperannuation and deathTrust variations and appointmentsInternational willsBusiness successionAsset protectionTrustsEstablishment of all typesVariations and appointmentsAdviceDisputesProbate and estate administrationDisputes with executorsDeceased estatesProbate applicationsLetters of administration and applicationEstate administrationEstate disputes and litigationTFM applicationsSupreme Court disputesGuardianship and administration
Sam heads KCL Law’s Estate Group and practises in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, asset protection and estate disputes.With over 28 years of experience, Sam has provided tailored estate planning solutions to clients from diverse backgrounds, circumstances and complexities, including many of Australia’s wealthiest individuals.Recognising the challenges faced when a family member has died, Sam has established a dedicated estate administration practice to guide clients through this difficult period with sensitivity and efficiency.In addition, Sam has extensive experience representing clients in estate and trust litigation, working collaboratively to help them navigate complex disputes and achieve their desired outcomes.Sam’s expertise lies in his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a strategic approach, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice to achieve their goals.
Estate planning
Trusts
Probate and estate administration
Estate disputes and litigation
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Practice Area: Superannuation Law
- Australasian Law Awards 2021 – Law Firm Leader of the Year (≤200 employees)
- Doyle’s Guide – Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer — Victoria (2015–2019)
- Doyle’s Guide – Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer — Victoria (2017–2024)