The STEP Queensland Trusts & Estates Conference will be held on Friday 11 September at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Twin Waters, Queensland.

The program will begin with a Pre-Conference Welcome Party on Thursday 10 September in the resort’s private function space overlooking the lagoon. The evening includes a informal dinner, beverages, interactive food stations, and live entertainment.

The full-day conference will take place on Friday, 11 September, followed by a post-conference reception. All events are included in the conference registration fee.

The conference is a sell-out months in advance each year. Register now, so you don’t miss out.

REGISTER HERE

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Date: Welcome Party: Thursday 10 September 2026 | Conference: Friday 11 September 2026

Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday (Welcome Party) |  8:00am – 6:30 pm Friday (Conference and closing reception)

Venue: Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Twin Waters, Queensland

Conference Registration:

Early Bird: Register by 30 June 2026
Members $745 + GST | Non-Members $995 + GST – includes the evening functions

Registration from 1 July 2026:
Members $800 + GST  |  Non-Members $1,195 + GST – includes the evening functions

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• The Honourable Justice Debra Mullins AO, Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Opening Remarks
• The Honourable Justice Rebecca Treston, Supreme Court of Queensland
  • The Wills List
• Panel session with Queensland Registrar of Probates Lisa Duell, Prue Poole TEP, Director, Cornford-Scott Lawyers & Anna Bratti TEP, Barrister, McPherson Chambers
  • What Grant is right for my unusual Will?
• Leanne Matthewson, Director, Murdoch Lawyers
  • Estate Planning for Clients with Vulnerable Beneficiaries
• Jemma Sanderson TEP, Director, Cooper Partners
  • Superannuation, where to for 2027
• Jeff Otto KC, Barrister, Chancery Barristers + Mediators
  • Executors’ Duties colliding with Trusts and Companies
• Panel session with Honourable Martin Daubney AM KC, Mediator, Level 17 Chambers, Scott Whitla TEP, Director, McCullough Robertson & Drew Castley, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
  • Prepping Solicitors for the Witness Box
• Michael Small, Director, Small Myers Hughes Lawyers
  • Family law and succession
• + special guest speaker – Adam Spencer

CPD Information
6 CPD points including 1 point for Legal Ethics