Nicole O'Bree

Partner

Nicole joined Connolly Suthers in 2013 as a trainee lawyer and graduated from James Cook University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Laws. In 2024 Nicole became a Partner in the Wills and Estates Team, and continues to work closely with Paul Radford in all areas of Succession Law.

After completing a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law, Nicole was admitted to practise as a lawyer at Connolly Suthers in September 2015.

Nicole practices in all areas of succession law including estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. During Nicole’s time at Connolly Suthers, she has also gained experience in general litigation, commercial litigation, debt recovery and bankruptcy.

Rising Star Nicole O'Bree 2022

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Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation
General Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Debt Recovery and
Bankruptcy
Recognised as a Doyles Guide Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Star - 2022

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

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?

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?

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

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

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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