Kate Williams

Expertise

Kate is a wills and estates lawyer who enjoys helping clients with their estate planning needs and related estate matters. She acts in estate litigation, including disputes about claims for further provision from deceased estates, and guides clients through the process with clear, practical advice.

Kate also prepares wills, enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision maker appointments, tailoring documents to suit each client’s circumstances. She has experience making applications for grants of representation and assisting with estate administration, supporting executors and beneficiaries to finalise estates efficiently and with confidence.

About Kate

Kate joined Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams as a trainee lawyer in 2015, following an earlier career as a journalist and communications adviser, which underpins her clear and client‑focused communication style.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws (JD) - Monash University

• Graduate Diploma in Journalism - RMIT University

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - University of Melbourne

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Victoria, 2017

Memberships and Committees

• Law Institute of Victoria

Resources

Our Wills & Estates team has prepared a series of practical FAQs on wills, estate planning, probate, VCAT administration, guardianship and elder law, which are available on our Wills & Estates page. These FAQs explain common issues that arise in planning for the future and administering estates, and outline the key steps involved in putting effective arrangements in place and resolving estate-related issues.