Law Firm Consulting Services
SUCCESSION LAW. SOLVED.
A practiced pair of hands to guide your succession law practice.
By engaging Chris Herrald to consult to your practice, you can deliver sharper advice, run cleaner files, and move matters forward with confidence. You stay front-of-house with your clients, Chris works alongside you to make the law and strategy click.
A few things you'll like:
You keep the client. We're in your corner.
Confidentiality first. Discretion and professional standards at every step.
Flexible resourcing. Plug‑and‑play support that scales with your workflow.
No jargon. Plain English advice, clear documents, and practical pathways.
What I Do
(so you can do more of what you do best)
Strategy & second opinions: The phone‑a‑friend you call when the next step isn’t obvious (or the matter is suddenly… “interesting”).
Document preparation: Wills, trust instruments, estate planning suites, litigation documents and affidavits—precise and court‑ready.
Estate administration: From everyday files to complex estate accounting compliant with the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (UCPR)—accurate, defensible, and audit‑proof.
Estate & trust litigation: Family provision claims, capacity/undue influence, rectification/construction, executor/beneficiary disputes, equitable/trust claims, and everything in between.
Why Lawyers Call Me
Expert and practical: I turn complex instructions into clear, executable steps—fast.
Litigation‑ready: Documents that stand up; accounting that balances; strategy that holds.
Margin‑friendly pricing: Competitive hourly rates so your matters remain profitable.
Reliable capacity: Add immediate specialist bandwidth without hiring.
Approachable & collaborative: Friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
Industry trusted: Regularly invited to speak to law firms and at conferences
How We Work Together
We plug into your practice the way that works best for you:
In your systems: Secure access to your IT (as permitted) for seamless collaboration.
In your office: Chris can attend on‑site for matters that benefit from face‑to‑face time.
Remote: From our office or home—responsive, efficient, and available when you need me.
Ad hoc or ongoing: One thorny issue, or a portfolio of matters - we're flexible.
You keep the client contact and relationship. We provide the backbone: the law, the strategy, the drafting, and the numbers.
Typical Engagements
“Sense‑check this strategy.” You’ve got a plan—want a quick, trusted second opinion.
“Draft this complex suite.” Testamentary trust wills, letters of wishes, deed tweaks - done.
“Prepare estate accounts.” Full UCPR‑compliant accounts and supporting schedules.
“Urgent litigation docs.” Affidavits, pleadings, submissions, evidence roadmaps.
“Run this file cleanly.” Case management, timelines, risk and cost control.
Chris Herrald is one of the founders of Succession Studio, two lawyers turned succession law educators driving Australia's next generation of succession lawyers. In the fast-moving world of Australian law, technology, and legislative change, staying current isn't optional - it's essential for success in legal practice.
Succession Studio cuts through the complexity and the noise, delivering focused legal education in succession law, direct to lawyers.
So, join us in the revolution of professional development that's redefining standards, and head over to the Succession Studio website.
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0412 319 201
PO Box 2090, Chermside Centre Qld 4032
Brisbane CBD by appointment only
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