Lucille Lees was born in the Ryde area and after completing her Law Degree returned to the District to practice law. Lucille Lees has over 25 years legal and business experience. She has practiced primarily in the fields of Family Law, Wills, Property Law and litigation, previously having had an extensive personal injury practice but for more than 15 years has been an Accredited Specialist, focusing on her specialities.
Lucille Lees is one of the very few Lawyers in NSW to be double accredited as a Family Law specialist and Wills and Estate Law specialist by the Law Society of NSW.
During her career Lucille has obtained extensive experience in all aspects of Family Law involved in some very complex family law and de facto law matters involving both property and parenting issues.
Lucille has particular expertise in Estate law dealing with estate disputes, probate and administration of estates including settlements and matters that incorporate family businesses, multiple assets, superannuation, inheritances and trusts. She has an extensive practice in contested Estate litigation, in particular where people have been left out of wills or inadequately provided for.
Lucille has a particular interest in Elder law, capacity and mental health, equity and trusts law, Enduring Power of Attorneys, Enduring Guardianships and Succession Law.
Lucille is highly skilled at achieving negotiated outcomes for clients and has conducted numerous successful mediations.
Lucille has earned a reputation for her dedication, thorough work, determination and commitment to clients and achieving an outcome for her clients. She works with clients to understand their individual situation, their needs and expectations to achieve the best possible outcome for her client.