Reviews
Estate Planning
Thank you Philip for helping us to sort through our estate planning. It wasn't an easy task for us but you asked all the relevant questions and we now feel confident of what we have put in place. It is such a relief to know we have it all sorted now and that would not have been possible without your expertise, flexibility and continuous follow up. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we can not recommend you enough.
Edgar Tullis
Estate Planning
Philip is amazing. A consummate professional yet so personable and accommodating. He took time to understand our situation and after thorough consideration outlined options that we were previously unaware of but were a great fit. He delivered everything as promised and went above and beyond. Can not recommend enough!
Joelle Cook
Estate Planning
This was a task that we had been needing to complete for years but never managed to finalise. Thankfully once we got down to task, Philip made it an efficient and easy process. He always had our best interests at heart and went above and beyond what was required to help us get everything in order. We would highly recommend his services.
Jasper Fletcher
Estate Planning
We recently engaged Philip R. Tuckey from Bertrand Partners LLP to draw up our wills. From the first point of contact we were incredibly impressed with Philip. He is a consummate professional whose knowledge of testamentary law and attention to detail are extraordinary, and also very reassuring. He will always go the extra mile to ensure that every tiny detail is taken care of in terms of his professional duties, yet somehow manages to be amazingly warm and friendly at the same time. He went out of his way to be obliging and helpful and to ensure that, at all times, we understood the process, language and details which can of course be baffling on occasion for people with no legal background. He was also very successful in referring us to other legal professionals outside his area of expertise whom we wished to consult on unrelated matters. His commitment to his professional role and to the task in hand is second to none and we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone venturing into the sometimes sensitive territory of making a will.
Rose Kirby and Marcus Hetherington
Estate Planning
Extremely professional advice from a very skillful and thorough lawyer who actually make wills fun (sort of)!
William Mack
Estate Planning
Philip was very thorough and pleasant to deal with in the planning of our wills and estate documents. He was also able to come to us, which made it so much easier with two young kids. Highly recommend him!
Jose Conlan
Estate Planning
Philip is extremely experienced and specialises in wills and estate planning. He knows his stuff inside and out and there wasn't a question that he couldn't answer. He is thorough, patient and diligent and he explained everything to us in a way that was easy for a non lawyer to understand. Philip is very efficient and proactive and turned our wills around very quickly. He is a parent herself and was very accommodating if I ever needed to bring our two young daughters to an appointment. Thank you Philip for all of your help!
Shirley Larson
Estate Planning
My husband and I utilised the services of Philip Bertrand for the preparation and execution of our Wills. Van’s work and knowledge was of the highest quality. We felt very comfortable entrusting him with our Wills and would have no hesitation recommending him in the future.
Felicity Mark
Estate Planning
Philip made things so easy for us, for what is a topic and a process that none of us really want to do!
We met him at a cafe that was convenient for all and had a quick chat and filled in some simple forms, and then voila! Not long later he came to our home to have everything signed and witnessed. He also worked with our Financial Planner behind the scenes to make sure the binding nominations in our Superannuation would be consistent with our Wills.
Highly recommended for great service and expertise.
Charlotte Kirton
Estate Planning
Great Service, very easy and explained every step of the way. Would recommend Philip to anyone!
Benjamin Clarke
Estate Planning
Philip provides a very thorough, personal service. A very welcome contrast to a previous experience with a larger firm.
William Long
Estate Planning
I was very anxious about the creation of a detailed will and in particular testamentary trusts however Philip really made the entire process very easy for me to understand. His knowledge is excellent, he is flexible, a perfectionist and has a high attention to detail; all the strengths you want in a solicitor. He asks a lot of questions so that your documents truly reflect your wishes. Thanks for your professional yet personal attention Van.
Mary Payne
Estate Planning
Recently I engaged the services of Philip Bertrand (Bertrand Partners LLP) to assist in preparing my WILL which was personally quite daunting and complex. Philip was able to advise, explain and provide options that were easy to understand from a non legal background. The process itself was extremely user friendly and stress free. I would not hesitate in recommending Philip Bertrand to any person requiring his legal services. He is professional, well informed and very ethical. I also found his services to be very cost effective and he went ‘the extra mile’ to ensure my peace of mind.
Adam Pure
Estate Planning
Philip is a talented lawyer and has been great to deal with. Arranging guardianship of our children and estate planning was an overwhelming task, Philip was able to clearly explain the legal process and drafted our wills to reflect our wishes and secure our desired future for our children should the worst happen. We have young children and both work which makes it difficult for us to arrange to meet a lawyer during normal working hours, Philip was incredibly flexible and was able to accommodate our timing difficulties with evening appointments and never hesitated to pick up the phone to explain any queries we may have had. We are happy to recommend Philip without reservation.
Alex & Demenis
Estate Planning
Philip was fantastic! He made us feel at ease instantly when discussing our options for Wills, which is a very personal subject. He is an expert in his field with a strong ability to translate anything technical so it is easy for the average person to understand! He took the time to explain all the details and provided supporting documents for us to refer to. He was open to any questions, no question was a stupid one! Philip also was happy for us to call him in between our meetings with questions at no extra charge. He was very professional, providing all documentation and information in a timely manner. I highly recommend Van, he took all the stress and complication out of building our Wills and I feel reassured we now have everything in place should the worst happen. Thank you Van.
Susie Ranse
Estate Planning
Philip was professional and flexible and above all, he was strongly committed to providing us with the best possible service based on his detailed knowledge of the law of wills and estates. He took the time to listen to our needs and provided well thought out and detailed advice. Meeting with Philip in our home was convenient and relaxing for us and made us feel very comfortable with him. I would highly recommend Philip and his team from Bertrand Partners LLP.
Kelly Rob
Estate Planning
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of meeting Philip from Bertrand Partners LLP. He was absolutely fantastic. At the time we didn't have Wills, Powers of Attorney or Enduring Guardian documents and were keen to ensure that our children would be looked after in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Philip was fantastic. He visited our home at night, was friendly, professional and well-priced. We found his assistance invaluable. We would definitely recommend Philip Bertrand and look forward to working with him in the future.
Clair O’Riley
Estate Planning
After having my first baby, updating my will had been in the "to do" basket. It had actually been in the "to do" basket for a few years but it wasn't until someone handed me a name and a number and said he is amazing. That's what I need to hear, a personal reference to someone I could trust. When I first called Philip he scheduled our appointment during my little girls sleep time and came to my house, as a mum herself I think he understood that bringing a 10 month old to an office for an hour might not be an ideal work space for anyone involved. Philip explained everything to me in a way I would understand and the entire process of preparing a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian Appointment was far less traumatic than I had ever experienced. The whole process was so simple and when it came time to having signatures by myself and my witnesses once again he came to my house. I could not speak more highly of Philip and felt so at ease and now so secure in my future for myself and my little girl.
Patricia John
Estate Planning
As a mother of a four year old and two year old, writing a will was something that had been on my to-do list for quite a while! The trouble was, I just didn't even know how to get started on it, let alone how I would spend hours with a city lawyer with no relatives in Sydney to care for my kids. I found Philip via a recommendation on the North Shore Mum's Facebook group and gosh am I glad I did! Philip took all the effort out of the seemingly impossible task. He came to our home while my husband was home from work and our kids were in bed and we nutted it all out in a single evening! Philip was very knowledgeable and made us think about areas we wouldn't have otherwise considered. He quickly made sense of made our international backgrounds and extended family situations and everything was covered thoroughly. We also completed enduring power of attorney and enduring guardian documents which were subsequently signed by our relative family members with Philip when then they next visited us in Sydney. Nothing was too much trouble for Philip and we are so pleased that we got in touch with him and that we now finally have all our paperwork in order if and when we need it most. I have no hesitation in recommending Philip to you, I'm sure you will be as pleased with his work as we are.
Melanie Fletcher
Estate Planning
My husband and I recently engaged Philip Bertrand from Bertrand Partners LLP to put together our wills. WOW! What an amazing; personal, yet entirely professional experience. Philip is meticulous with every detail and is clearly passionate about ensuring you, and your family, are protected. However, beyond this professionalism he also brought with his compassion and empathy that made making these decisions and having these tough conversations considerably less difficult. I cannot recommend Philip more highly and would encourage anyone to speak with him about the importance of a Will and having it done correctly. His passion, knowledge and ability to articulate the complexity of this matter clearly is so refreshing and he is a delight to deal with, from start to finish.
George Carver
Estate Planning
Probate
Hi Van, I just want to say thank you for your help so far. You are very professional, on the ball and quick to respond, which is a refreshing surprise as I’ve left several messages for two other lawyers that I have referred clients to before reaching out to [another lawyer] in frustration [who then recommended you]. You obviously value the client relationship. As I’m also in a client centric role, it is encouraging to have a likeminded professional who responds to clients in a timely fashion. I now have confidence and comfort in moving forward that I greatly appreciate.
Henry
Probate
Contested Wills & Estates
Bertrand Partners LLP have supported my family every step of the way through a difficult and hard-fought estate administration matter. Their practical and strategic approach, coupled with their excellent communication and reliability throughout the proceedings, led us to achieve a fantastic result. We always had a clear outline of next steps and potential outcomes and nothing came as a surprise. Philip Bertrand and his team are an absolute pleasure to deal with and their dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients is exemplary. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough!
Diane Kuitkowski
Contested Wills & Estates
What an incredibly thorough, professional and thoughtful Legal team to work with. Philip is an absolute powerhouse and will be unwavering in his commitment to protect his clients. I cannot recommend Philip and the entire Bertrand Partners LLP team highly enough. They were always available, quick to respond and helped me through a very tough time with a deceased estate.
Ron Marion
Contested Wills & Estates
I engaged Philip from Bertrand Partners LLP in 2018 to assist me with not only the preparations of my estate planning but and ongoing matter evolving my late mothers estate. Through out the process (which was quite technical and complex at times) Van, explained and translated all the information for me. Philip and his team where absolutely wonderful! I couldn't have found a better person to assist me in this matter and help me achieve the end outcome. I have the uttermost confidence and trust Philip and his advice, and guidance. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone wanting to plan their estate or for those with questions and queries in dealing with deceased estates.
Katie Dunlop
Contested Wills & Estates
I need to publicly express my gratitude to Philip and his team in helping throughout a very long and tedious matter. We were thrown into a situation that we would never of expected, the sudden death of my Dad, who was still so young. A beloved Father, father in law and Grandad.
Instead of being able to come to terms with our sudden loss and grieve we were the unfortunate victims of someone else’s greed and selfishness. The last thing that one needs when dealing with a death of a family member is the legal implications that unfortunately followed.
Philip and the team at Bertrand Partners LLP had a caring and compassionate nature that would have been unprecedented, and whilst one would argue it’s ‘just a job’ for Van, he definitely went out of his way and showed that he and his team genuinely cared about our situation and outcome.
Philip and his team are the ultimate iron fist with a silk glove. Firm and forceful when they need to be and soft and careful when necessary. We really felt that you cared for us, and that we weren’t just another case for you and your team.
Further your legal insight and knowledge proved helpful and accurate at all times throughout the case. I will be eternally grateful for all of your help, long hours & late nights. Your business acumen, attention to detail with a hands on approach made the difficult tasks look easy, you all have been a class act! Whilst the process was stressful… we had faith & trust that you were in our corner and prepared to go the extra mile. It didn’t go unnoticed when you often worked all night and all weekend on our case, and I can’t help to think that not everyone would have been prepared to do this for us and our matter.
Thank you again, anyone looking for an absolute professional shouldn’t look past Philip and his team at Bertrand Partners LLP.
Instead of being able to come to terms with our sudden loss and grieve we were the unfortunate victims of someone else’s greed and selfishness. The last thing that one needs when dealing with a death of a family member is the legal implications that unfortunately followed.
Philip and the team at Bertrand Partners LLP had a caring and compassionate nature that would have been unprecedented, and whilst one would argue it’s ‘just a job’ for Van, he definitely went out of his way and showed that he and his team genuinely cared about our situation and outcome.
Philip and his team are the ultimate iron fist with a silk glove. Firm and forceful when they need to be and soft and careful when necessary. We really felt that you cared for us, and that we weren’t just another case for you and your team.
Further your legal insight and knowledge proved helpful and accurate at all times throughout the case. I will be eternally grateful for all of your help, long hours & late nights. Your business acumen, attention to detail with a hands on approach made the difficult tasks look easy, you all have been a class act! Whilst the process was stressful… we had faith & trust that you were in our corner and prepared to go the extra mile. It didn’t go unnoticed when you often worked all night and all weekend on our case, and I can’t help to think that not everyone would have been prepared to do this for us and our matter.
Thank you again, anyone looking for an absolute professional shouldn’t look past Philip and his team at Bertrand Partners LLP.
Martha Jackson
Contested Wills & Estates
