WHERE CLARITY
LEADS LEGACY
Strategic estate planning for families,
business owners and the advisors who support them.
CLARITY. EXCELLENCE. CONNECTION.
Estate Planning With Strategic Depth and Personal Care
Most families don’t need a simple will. They need a plan - one that accounts for the complexity of real life: blended families, business interests, trusts, superannuation, and the relationships that hold it all together.
At The Estate Planning Centre, we bring the strategic depth of a specialist succession practice with the personal attention of a firm that genuinely knows its clients. Every plan we design is built around your family’s specific circumstances, your assets, and your wishes - structured to protect what you’ve built and provide clarity for the people you love.
Trusted by Financial Planners and Advisors
We regularly work alongside financial planners, accountants and business advisors to implement sophisticated estate planning strategies for their clients.
Our role is to translate financial strategy into legally robust structures that protect families across generations.
Meet Simone Hargreaves
Director and Principal Lawyer
I founded The Estate Planning Centre because I believe estate planning deserves better than a rushed meeting and a standard template.
Too often, families receive advice that is technically correct but misses the point entirely. A will that doesn’t account for the real dynamics of your family - the blended relationships, the business complexities, the unspoken concerns - is a plan that will fail when it matters most.
My approach starts with listening. Deeply, and without rushing. I want to understand not just your assets, but your family, the relationships, the history, the things that keep you up at night. Because only when I understand the full picture can I design a plan that truly works.
I’ve built a team of lawyers who share this philosophy. We are rigorous in our legal work, thorough in our process, and genuinely invested in the families we serve. We don’t do volume. We do depth.
If you’re looking for a firm that will take the time to understand your situation and build something that lasts, I’d welcome the conversation.
Clarity brings peace of mind.
Thoughtful estate planning allows families to protect what they have built, care for those they love, and provide guidance for future generations.
At The Estate Planning Centre, we believe careful planning today brings confidence and stability tomorrow.
“The entire process was enlightening, uplifting and a joy to get done giving us peace of mind.
Simone and the team were thorough, professional and made a process that could be confronting, an absolute pleasure.”
- Darren & Billie R..
A Structured Process.
No Guesswork.
Our Process is Designed for Clarity
Strategic Clarity Consultation
A structured review of your family, asset base and risk profile.
Design & Structuring
We design frameworks and governance structures aligned with your objectives.
Implementation & Ongoing Support
Executed with precision. Ongoing review available.
Our Services
WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
Guiding families to protect wealth, provide for loved ones, and navigate succession decisions with clarity and care.
DECEASED ESTATES & TRUST ADMINISTRATION
Working alongside executors to help you navigate the formalities of administering a deceased loved one’s estate.
COLLABORATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Supporting executors and beneficiaries to collaboratively resolve family estate disputes.
Who We Work With
Families building and protecting generational wealth
Business owners planning succession
Financial planners seeking trusted legal partners
Families navigating complex relationships and structures
Ready To Bring Clarity To Your Estate Plan?
Whether you’re starting from scratch or reviewing an existing plan, a conversation with our team is the first step. We’ll listen, we’ll ask the right questions, and we’ll give you an honest view of where things stand.
Contact Us
Tel. (02) 9159 3885
office@theestateplanningcentre.com.au
Level 13, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000