Nicole O'Bree
Nicole O'Bree

Nicole O'Bree

Partner

Nicole joined Connolly Suthers in 2013 as a trainee lawyer after graduating from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Laws. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law and was admitted as a lawyer in September 2015.

In 2024, Nicole was appointed Partner in the Wills and Estates team. With over a decade of experience in succession law, Nicole has developed deep expertise across all aspects of the field, including estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation, and superannuation matters. She works closely with Paul Radford to deliver tailored solutions for clients, from complex estate disputes to strategic planning for future generations.

Nicole is passionate about guiding clients through sensitive and often challenging situations with clarity and confidence, ensuring their wishes are protected and their families supported.

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Areas of Practice

Estate planning
Estate litigation
Estate administration
Power of Attorney matters
Guardianship and Administration
Superannuation planning and disputes

Qualifications/Affiliations
  • Bachelor of Laws (James Cook University)
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (College of Law)
  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
  • Member of the Queensland Law Society
  • Member of the Townsville District Law Association
Recent Articles
Estate Planning,Community
The Digital Afterlife - Social Media
The Digital Afterlife - Social Media

Social media is a huge aspect of our day to day lives. From Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tumblr, WhatsApp – the list goes on and on. Whilst making a social media account can all be done with the click of a button (and more often than not without spending a cent

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Estate Planning
When should you update your Will?
When should you update your Will?

There is no golden rule as to how often you should update your Will. It can be reviewed as often as you’d like however we typically recommended that you review it at least every 3-5 years to ensure it still reflects your wishes and current circumstances. There are some reasons why you may n

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Estate Planning
I'm the Executor, what happens now?
I'm the Executor, what happens now?

Being asked to be someone’s Executor of their Will sounds prestigious and important. It can also be quite overwhelming when put on the spot and the pressure to accept can leave you saying yes to the role without really knowing just what you are signing up for. Executorship should not

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Estate Planning,family law
Top 4 reasons to have a Will
Top 4 reasons to have a Will

Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family as life is forever unpredictable and we truly do not know what is around the corner. While each person’s situation varies and the importance of a Will to some will be much greater than others,

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Compensation Law
NDIS - A ground breaking change
NDIS - A ground breaking change

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”) is a ground-breaking change to the way disability services are funded and delivered to those who suffer debilitating and permanent disabilities. The need for disability support in Australia is undeniable as the current system sees thos

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