Carla Parsons is the founder and Legal Practitioner Director of Parsons Law Pty Ltd and is one of only 45 Accredited Specialists in Succession Law in Queensland. She has extensive experience in all areas of Estate Planning, deceased estate and trust administration and Estate Litigation.

Carla has been recognised since 2017 in Doyles Guide as a Leading Lawyer in respect to her practice in Wills, Estate & Succession Planning and Estate Litigation Lawyers in Queensland.

Carla has been recognised since 2020 in Best Lawyers and has further been named as the “2021 Lawyer of the Year” for her work in respect to Trusts and Estates, Brisbane and “2022 Lawyer of the Year” in respect to her Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice, Brisbane.

She is a regular speaker and presenter and a current committee member of STEP (Queensland).

Frances Fredriksen is a specialist Wills & Estates lawyer. After over ten years of practice with a leading private client practice, in a large firm, Frances founded the boutique and specialist practice of Fredriksen Legal and joined the team at Parsons Law in the role of Special Counsel.

Frances Fredriksen is a highly regarded Succession and Elder Law practitioner and is also one of only 45 Accredited Specialists in Succession Law in Queensland. She has extensive experience in all areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, deceased estate and trust administration and Estate Litigation.

Frances has been recognised since 2017 in Doyles Guide as one of the Leading Estate Litigation Lawyers and Leading Wills, Estate & Succession Planning Lawyers in Queensland. She was also recognised in the 2022 list for Best Lawyers.

She is a regular speaker and presenter and an Associate member of the Tax Institute.

Penelope joins the Parsons Law team with over 15 years’ experience in estate planning and estates. Penelope has worked as a solicitor in Queensland since 2011, with extensive knowledge in estate planning and structuring. This is coupled with experience in the administration of estates in both Queensland and New South Wales. She takes a keen interest in superannuation and tax matters that impact wills and estates.

Penelope holds a Masters in Tax from UNSW (2017) and a Masters of Comparative Law from the University of Adelaide and the University of Mannheim (2010). Penelope has been a member of STEP since 2021.

Vy joins the Parsons Law team with a keen interest estate litigation. Since her move from Brisbane, she has focused and assisted clients to navigate through their complex estate problems across jurisdictions. Vy also has experience with assisting clients with their simple to complex estate planning and estate administration matters.

Vy graduated from QUT (Gardens Point) in 2011 with a Bachelor of Law and Business (majoring in Finance) and brings to the team her background knowledge in Corporate, Commercial and Property law.

Sarah joined the Parsons Law team in 2019. During her time in practice, Sarah has gained experience in Succession Law (Wills and Estates) across various jurisdictions and Personal Injury litigation.

Sarah has also, at varying times since 2016, taught in the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Bond University in the Property Law Practice, Wills and Estates Practice and Civil Litigation Practice modules.

Sarah has recently changed roles within the firm to commence a project as a Precedent and Knowledge Management lawyer.

Shona joined the Parsons Law team in 2022. She was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021 and to the High Court of Australia in 2022. Shona had 7 years’ experience as a paralegal in Wills and Estates prior to becoming a solicitor.

Shona has a keen interest in Succession Law and endeavours to undertake a Masters in Wills & Estates majoring in Estate Planning.

Originally from Brisbane, Shona has called the Gold Coast home for the past 18 years. She looks forward to assisting clients in their Estate planning and Estate administration matters.

Belinda is the Executive Assistant at Parsons Law.

Belinda has brought with her nearly 30 years’ experience in the legal profession. She has had exposure to a wide range of matters. Belinda prides herself on providing prompt and high-quality service with a willingness to assist clients.

Lesley is the Parsons Law team accounts manager and will also be here to warmly greet you in person or by phone and to help organise your next meeting with us.

Cassandra has just joined the Parsons Law team in the position of our Accounts and Administrative Assistant

Clint is the Operations Manager for Parsons. In his role he is responsible for ensuring the operational activities of the business and is also a key contributor to the strategic direction of the firm