Presenters

Stephanie Duggan, Senior Associate, Resolve Estate Law
Stephanie has practised in wills, estates, trusts and guardianship and administration for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, She is highly experienced in estate litigation and resolution across a broad range of matters including family provision claims, testamentary capacity, issues relating to wills, estates and trusts, as well as administration of financial matters for persons with a legal disability. Stephanie is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Queensland Law Society.


Kate Varcoe, Special Counsel, de Groots
Kate Varcoe has been practising for over 17 years in estate litigation, estate planning and estate administration. Her clients include high net worth individuals, primary producers, international residents, lawyers, accountants and business owners. Kate has been involved in many high profile estate disputes. She has acted in a range of proceedings relating to the validity of wills, interpretation of wills, Family Provision Applications, removal of executors, trust disputes and disputes concerning Enduring Powers of Attorney, among others. Before joining the firm, Kate spent several years working in medium to large law firms where she focused on structuring and planning for individuals and commercial enterprises and estate litigation. In more recent years, Kate has worked predominantly in estate litigation. Through Kate’s breadth of experience, she is able to provide de Groots’ clients with holistic solutions to their litigation, administration and financial planning needs, while understanding that each client’s circumstances are always unique. In 2019 Kate was recognised by legal benchmarking website, Doyle’s Guide, as one of Queensland’s Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers. In 2021 and 2022 Kate was also recommended by Doyle's as one of Queensland's Recommended Litigation Lawyers.

Presenters

Stephanie Duggan, Senior Associate, Resolve Estate Law
Stephanie has practised in wills, estates, trusts and guardianship and administration for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, She is highly experienced in estate litigation and resolution across a broad range of matters including family provision claims, testamentary capacity, issues relating to wills, estates and trusts, as well as administration of financial matters for persons with a legal disability. Stephanie is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Queensland Law Society.


Kate Varcoe, Special Counsel, de Groots
Kate Varcoe has been practising for over 17 years in estate litigation, estate planning and estate administration. Her clients include high net worth individuals, primary producers, international residents, lawyers, accountants and business owners. Kate has been involved in many high profile estate disputes. She has acted in a range of proceedings relating to the validity of wills, interpretation of wills, Family Provision Applications, removal of executors, trust disputes and disputes concerning Enduring Powers of Attorney, among others. Before joining the firm, Kate spent several years working in medium to large law firms where she focused on structuring and planning for individuals and commercial enterprises and estate litigation. In more recent years, Kate has worked predominantly in estate litigation. Through Kate’s breadth of experience, she is able to provide de Groots’ clients with holistic solutions to their litigation, administration and financial planning needs, while understanding that each client’s circumstances are always unique. In 2019 Kate was recognised by legal benchmarking website, Doyle’s Guide, as one of Queensland’s Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers. In 2021 and 2022 Kate was also recommended by Doyle's as one of Queensland's Recommended Litigation Lawyers.