Presenters

Rein Squires, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Rein is a commercial barrister with experience in the areas of contract law, property rights, guardianship and administration matters and the administration of trusts and deceased estates. Rein has been listed as a leading and recommended barrister in Western Australia in Doyle’s Guide for Wills & Estates Litigation (2024 and 2023, respectively). He is a committee member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners of Western Australia (STEP WA) and chairs its policy sub-committee. Rein is also a member of the national policy committee of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Australia Limited (STEP Australia).


Donnelle Hestelow, Partner, Mills Oakley
Donnelle specializes in delivering tailored estate planning and administration solutions for private individuals, families, and businesses. She advises on all aspects of estates, with a particular focus on crafting comprehensive, multi-generational estate plans. Renowned for her ability to navigate sensitive situations, Donnelle excels in guiding families through incapacitation or loss, resolving disputes, and ensuring equitable outcomes. Her expertise includes advising executors and beneficiaries on contested estates, trust management, and succession planning. Trusted by top-tier accountants, financial advisors, and lawyers, Donnelle is frequently referred high-stakes matters involving Australia’s most prominent families, corporate boards, and successful professionals. Donnelle holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting, First Class Honours) from Murdoch University. She is a STEP member, holds a Diploma of Financial Planning, and is recognized as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer by Doyle’s Guide. Known for her discretion, meticulous approach, and client-first ethos, Donnelle’s work consistently earns her trust and accolades in the legal and business communities.


Teressa Maines, Associate, Mills Oakley
Teressa is an Associate at Mills Oakley in the Private Advisory Team. She assists clients in estate planning and estate administration. A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Teressa holds a Master of Laws (Applied Law) in Estate Planning and Wills and Estates. She was recognised as a Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Star by Doyle’s Guide in 2022 and 2024.

Presenters

Rein Squires, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Rein is a commercial barrister with experience in the areas of contract law, property rights, guardianship and administration matters and the administration of trusts and deceased estates. Rein has been listed as a leading and recommended barrister in Western Australia in Doyle’s Guide for Wills & Estates Litigation (2024 and 2023, respectively). He is a committee member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners of Western Australia (STEP WA) and chairs its policy sub-committee. Rein is also a member of the national policy committee of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Australia Limited (STEP Australia).


Donnelle Hestelow, Partner, Mills Oakley
Donnelle specializes in delivering tailored estate planning and administration solutions for private individuals, families, and businesses. She advises on all aspects of estates, with a particular focus on crafting comprehensive, multi-generational estate plans. Renowned for her ability to navigate sensitive situations, Donnelle excels in guiding families through incapacitation or loss, resolving disputes, and ensuring equitable outcomes. Her expertise includes advising executors and beneficiaries on contested estates, trust management, and succession planning. Trusted by top-tier accountants, financial advisors, and lawyers, Donnelle is frequently referred high-stakes matters involving Australia’s most prominent families, corporate boards, and successful professionals. Donnelle holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting, First Class Honours) from Murdoch University. She is a STEP member, holds a Diploma of Financial Planning, and is recognized as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer by Doyle’s Guide. Known for her discretion, meticulous approach, and client-first ethos, Donnelle’s work consistently earns her trust and accolades in the legal and business communities.


Teressa Maines, Associate, Mills Oakley
Teressa is an Associate at Mills Oakley in the Private Advisory Team. She assists clients in estate planning and estate administration. A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Teressa holds a Master of Laws (Applied Law) in Estate Planning and Wills and Estates. She was recognised as a Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Star by Doyle’s Guide in 2022 and 2024.