John Spillane practices broadly in this area with over 30 years experience in the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, acting for Executors and Administrators in the administration of the Estates and disputes over Wills and advising in relation to Guardianship and Administration.
He is a member of the Wills and Estates Specialisation Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria.
He joined Slater & Gordon in mid-2008 following its merger with the long-established firm of Secombs Solicitors.
Expertise
- Probate and Administration of Estates
- Complex Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Guardianship and Administration
- Will Disputes
- Estate Litigation
- Superannuation
- Aged Care
Career History
- Slater & Gordon since June 2008 (practice group leader)
- 1986-2008 Secombs Solicitors (partner)
- 1975-1986 Jones & Kennedy Solicitors (partner)
- 1972-1975 Royston Cahir Martin & Dillon Solicitors
- 1969-1971 Hargrave & Hargrave Solicitors
- 1968-1969 Thomas H Bell Solicitors
- 1966-1968 C W K Pearson & Son
- 1964-1966 Brendan McGuinness & Co
Memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria
- Wills and Estates Advisory Committee
Professional Qualifications
- 1993 Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates
- 1965 Admitted, Supreme Court of Victoria
- 1964 Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne