About Leon
Leon was admitted as a lawyer at 20 years of age. Since his admission, Leon has developed an expertise in Wills and Deceased Estates, Family Law and General Litigation. Commencing his career in Queensland, Leon is admitted to practice in both Queensland and Victoria, and has practised across multiple State jurisdictions including QLD, NSW, TAS and VIC.
Originally performing Legal Aid work, Leon is focused on providing practical and cost-effective legal advice. Leon regularly appears in various jurisdictions between both State and Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
At KPA Lawyers, Leon heads the Wills, Trusts and Estates Planning division and assists a range of clients from all backgrounds in all their estate planning needs, from modest straightforward circumstances to high net wealth individuals, whilst also continuing to practise in probate, general estate administration, trusts and family law.
He has in-depth knowledge of complex estate planning and administration matters, including issues involving blended families, trust structures and estate challenges (family provision claims), and the intersection of these areas with his established experience in family law.
Leon holds a Bachelor of Laws (2010) from Bond University.
Areas of Practice
Core Expertise
- Estate & Probate Law
Victorian estate law, estate administration and calculations, probate applications, and will drafting, amendments, and testamentary trusts.
- Trust Administration
Trust deed drafting and compliance, testamentary trusts, and SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) administration.
- Tax Law
Capital gains tax (CGT) and roll-over relief, inheritance tax (IHT), cryptocurrency taxation, and tax ruling interpretations.
- Family & Succession Law
Family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act, power of attorney law, international wills and conventions, and QROPS and cross-border tax implications.
- Practice Skills & Strategic Estate Planning
Complex trust administration, legal document drafting including wills, deeds, and trusts, litigation support, and client correspondence.
Qualifications
Education & Admissions
2010
Bachelor or Laws, Bond University
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
2011
Admitted in High Court of Australia
2011
Admitted to Practice in Qld
2016
Admitted to Practice in Victoria
2016
Regular appearances in Supreme Court of Victoria
memberships
Professional Affiliations
2016
Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)
2012
Family Law Practitioners’ Association (FLPA)
