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Kylie Sharp is an experienced Wills and Estates Principal Lawyer who specialises in estate litigation, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) guardianship and administration matters, and complex estate disputes. Admitted to practice in 2008, Kylie joined the Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams Wills and Estates team in 2023 and works exclusively in this area. Kylie’s client’s value her empathetic approach, clear explanations of legal processes and her commitment to resolving disputes efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
A significant part of Kylie’s practice involves guardianship and administration matters before VCAT. She represents and advises clients in contested guardianship and administration matters, including disputes concerning decision-making capacity, the appointment and conduct of powers of attorney and guardians and administrators, advising clients in often very sensitive and complex family situations.
Kylie regularly represents clients in the Supreme Court, County Court and VCAT and can assist with all aspects of wills and estates litigation, elder law and estate administration, including:
Estate Litigation- including Part IV Family Provision claims (issuing and defending claims, challenges to will validity, executor passing over and removal applications, statutory will applications and applications for judicial advice
VCAT Guardianship and Administration Proceedings- applications (including contested applications), disputes involving powers of attorney, including alleged misappropriation of funds under a power of attorney, capacity and financial and personal decision making
Complex Estate Administration and Probate/Administration Matters- obtaining grants of representation (probate and letters of administration), estate administration and ongoing advice for executors and beneficiaries, estate administration and complex independent administrations.
Estate planning -including wills and powers of attorney
About Kylie
Kylie has gained valuable experience over her career working at several boutique, medium sized law firms and in federal government.
Kylie has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended - Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Victoria, 2026
Kylie is committed to the Elder Law area and advocating for some of our most vulnerable members of society. Kylie has been a member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s Elder Law Committee since 2023 and has previously been a member on other legal industry committees.
During her spare time, Kylie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is also passionate about travelling and experiencing different cultures.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Media
Admissions
Supreme Court of Victoria
High Court of Victoria
Memberships and Committees
Law Institute of Victoria Elder Law Committee
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.