Testimonials

As the executor and beneficiary of my late Father’s estate and sole carer for my demented Mother, I was completely thrown when I received notice that my estranged brother (of 17 yrs) was looking to contest my Father’s will.

As my Solicitor did not specialise in this field, I searched the internet for someone that I could approach that would help me defend my Father’s will and I found Kim Morrissey’s website.

I sent Mr. Morrissey an email briefly outlining my situation, and he kindly responded with a phone call that quickly put me at ease.  I felt comfortable speaking to a professional with such vast experience which reassured me I had chosen the right person for my legal advice.

Mr. Morrissey’s advice was sound.  I had received numerous letters threatening court action and requesting cash settlement, but Mr. Morrissey felt that we should stand firm and call their bluff.  He felt that their case was an extremely weak one with no legitimate claim.

He was right.  Their claim was not lodged and now I can look forward to caring for my Mother in her final years.

S. Maggiore – Oyster Bay

A Satisfied Client: Kim Morrissey, specialist barrister

I contacted Kim Morrissey, barrister, from his website, and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and the service provided by him.

My family and I live in Brisbane and we were seeking advice about a complicated will dispute over a deceased estate.

I knew that we would need a barrister for this will dispute, and a solicitor. Although I had some experience with solicitors, I wanted to be sure we had experienced will specialists for this job.

By contacting Kim Morrissey, barrister, first, before contacting a solicitor, gave us these advantages:

i) We were able to satisfy ourselves from the very beginning that our claim would be properly managed.

ii) Kim was able to refer us to a very experienced will dispute solicitor, that he had previously worked with.

iii) We were reassured that Kim and the solicitor would work together as our team in our best interests.

iv) I flew to Sydney before the proceedings began, I met with Kim and the solicitor face to face in Kim's chambers in Phillip Street, and we immediately established a good working relationship which lasted during the whole of the case.

Although our case was settled after a mediation, and did not proceed to a court hearing, I am confident that Kim as our barrister, would have provided us the best of service in court.

R. Cocks
Brisbane, Queensland

A client of will dispute barrister, Kim Morrissey.

I was left an inadequate share of my father's estate for my needs.

I contacted Kim Morrissey first, rather than a solicitor, as I know a barrister is almost always required in a will dispute case, and I wanted to have a barrister working for me in whom I had complete confidence, from the beginning.

Kim welcomed my inquiry, dealt with my questions properly and effectively, and introduced me to a very competent will dispute specialist solicitor. Kim and the solicitor took my claim to Mediation, and when Mediation was unsuccessful, to a hearing before a judge in the Supreme Court of NSW

I achieved a very good outcome at the hearing, which bettered what I received under the will, and the offer from the executor of the estate, made at the mediation.

I found Kim very competent in his preparation of my case, negotiating on my behalf at the mediation, and in his representing me at the court hearing. He is approachable, has good communication skills and is easy to deal with.

Sarah Natterson