Carla Parsons is the founder and Legal Practitioner Director of Parsons Law Pty Ltd and is one of only 40 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. In 2023, she was further recognised in the Doyles Guide as a ‘preeminent’ practitioner in her Wills and Estates practice.

Carla has been recognised since 2020 in Best Lawyers in Australia 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 for various conference convenors and a past committee member of STEP (Queensland).

Frances Fredriksen is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Succession Law, having practised exclusively in this area of law since her admission in 2006.

Frances is regularly identified in the Doyle’s Guide, most recently in 2024 as a recommended Queensland Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer and as a leading Succession Planning Lawyer.

Frances is also regularly identified in The Best Lawyers in Australia including the recipient of “Lawyer of the Year” in 2024 in the areas of both Trusts and Estates (Brisbane) and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice (Brisbane).

She is a regular speaker for various conference convenors, including the Queensland Law Society, the Law Society of Papua New Guinea and the College of Law. Some of her recent contributions in this regard include:

• 2022, TVED, Disapproval and Removal, Showing Executors the Door.
• 2021. STEP QLD, Trusts & Estates Conference, Collins v Marinovich, Forgiveness of Debt on Death, A Testamentary Act?
• 2020, TVED, Dodging the Hazards of Enduring Powers of Attorney
• 2019, TVED, Knowledge and Approval Under the Spotlight
• 2019, Queensland Law Society of Papua New Guinea, Will drafting.
• 2019, Queensland Law Society, Succession and Elder Law Residential, Costs of Attorneys, A Matter for the Principal’s Pocket?
• 2018 – 2020, The College of Law, The Will to do Well: Mastering Will Skills, workshop series.

Penelope joined the Parsons Law team in 2022 and has over 17 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. Throughout this time Penelope has also worked in estate administration matters and estate litigation. Living close to the border on the Gold Coast means that Penelope can also guide estate planning clients with connections to New South Wales. She takes a keen interest in superannuation and tax matters that impact wills and estates.

Joining the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners in 2021 as a full TEP member, Penelope is a current Director of the Board of the STEP Queensland branch and enjoys connecting with other professionals in the trusts and estates specialties through this body. Penelope holds a Masters of Taxation (with Excellence) from UNSW (2017) and a Masters of Comparative Law from the University of Adelaide and the University of Mannheim (2010).

Vy is one of the Senior Estate Litigation Lawyers in the Parsons Law team and has a keen interest in estate litigation.

Vy takes pride in being an active listener and advocate for her clients in estate dispute matters. Vy is pragmatic in her approach as she understands the turmoil that the loss of a loved one can cause. She is personable and strives to foster good working relationships with her colleagues.

Vy is confident in Vietnamese and can provide verbal legal advice in the Vietnamese language.

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. 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.

Holly is also one of our Senior Estate Litigation Lawyers, having joined the Parsons Law team in August 2022.

Holly was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2011. Since that time, she has practiced exclusively in the areas of commercial and estate litigation, including in complex contractual disputes, commercial and residential property disputes, debt recovery and in disputes relating to the validity of Wills, family provision applications, removal of executors and applications for guardianship and administration, in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Navigating the complexities of estate litigation requires expertise, precision, and compassion. Holly understands that estate matters are often deeply personal and emotionally charged and she is committed to guiding her clients through each step with clear communication, strategic insight, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcome for their unique situation

Natasha Hughes joins the Parsons Law in 2025 and is an experienced Succession Lawyer assisting clients in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration, with a caring and empathetic approach.

In addition to more than 3 years post admission experience as a Solicitor, Natasha brings with her an extensive background of in excess of some additional 15 years in-firm experience as a legal secretary and paralegal, which further compliments her legal knowledge and skill.

Natasha prides herself on being a reliable and effective communicator and is passionate about the practice of Succession Law.

Tara Templeman returns to the Parsons Law team in the position of Paralegal, whilst continuing her Bachelor of Laws study.

She has previously worked in a New South Wales Law Firm since completing her High School studies including areas of Estate Planning and Estate Litigation, Personal Injury and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

Tara strives to be organised, approachable and compassionate and endeavours to provide exceptional service for all client enquiries

Kathryn has worked in the legal industry for over nine years, gaining extensive experience as a paralegal across Family Law, Commercial Litigation, and, most notably, Estate Planning and Estate Litigation. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree and is currently undertaking a Juris Doctor at Griffith University, with completion expected in late 2026.

Kathryn is known for her compassionate approach and clear communication, striving to provide clients with a supportive and seamless experience during what can often be sensitive and emotional matters

Belinda is the Executive Assistant at Parsons Law. Belinda is highly organised and a dedicated and dependable member of the Parsons Law team.

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 our clients.

Lesley is the Accounts Manager at Parsons Law, responsible for financial and office management within the team. Lesley has a broad background in accounts, trust account management and administration has a love for all things numbers.

Lesley has been with the Parsons Law team from the outset and is a dedicated and integral member of our team.