Director, Estate Planning & Administration
Marie Brownell
BA LLB
Marie joined NSW Trustee and Guardian as Director of Estate Planning and Administration in April 2023.
As Director of Estate Planning and Administration, Marie is responsible for leading and overseeing the Estate Planning & Administration division in the effective delivery of Wills and estate planning, estate administration, power of attorney, trusts and associated trustee services.
Marie is a senior lawyer who has practised exclusively in the area of wills and estates law since her admission to practice law in 2004. In 2009, she became a New South Wales Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law.
Marie has over 20 years' experience working for Australia’s largest private trustee companies. She has extensive experience in providing trustee services and advising on all aspects of Wills, estates and trust matters and is passionate about providing practical, client centred advice. Marie has also held leadership roles as Senior Legal Counsel, National Manager Estate Planning and most recently National Manager Estate Administration where she has led a diverse national team, implemented strategies and initiatives to increase client satisfaction and improve organisational outcomes.
'I’m pleased to be appointed Director Estate Planning and Administration and leading a dedicated and experienced team who are focused on the delivery of excellent client service and providing expert estate planning and estate administration services and solutions for the people of our community.'
Marie enjoys educating and sharing her knowledge of Wills and estates law with the community and members of the legal profession by contributing articles for publication, presenting at conferences and lecturing. Marie is a full member of the global professional association STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
Definitions
- estate planning
Preparing to protect and transfer assets after you pass away in the most financially efficient and tax effective way.
- Estate Planning
Preparing to protect and transfer assets after you pass away in the most financially efficient and tax effective way.