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Craig Birtles reviewed the lessons arising from recent interstate discretionary trust cases, highlighting common administration issues and practical steps to prevent or minimise potential problems. The session also examined statutory powers to approve variations of trusts, considering whether similar legislation should be introduced in the Territory and whether such powers are appropriately balanced.
CRAIG BIRTLES
BARRISTER I TWO WENTWORTH
Craig obtained a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney in 2007. From 2008 to 2017, he was a solicitor with Teece Hodgson & Ward. In 2014 Craig became an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, before surrendering the accreditation (with his solicitor’s practicing certificate) when called to the Bar in 2017. Craig is a member of Two Wentworth Chambers, Sydney.
Craig is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, and of the Succession & Elder Law Committee of the NSW Bar Association. He is a co-author with R Neal of the 8th, 9th and 10th editions of Hutley's Australian Wills Precedents (LexisNexis Butterworths), 2013, 2016 and 2021 respectively. Craig was recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide as one of the preeminent Estate Litigation Junior Counsel in New South Wales and Australia and by Best Lawyers as the 2026 Lawyer of the year in Trusts & Estates.
Craig has appeared in all manner of estate litigation and general equity proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW and regularly presents CPD papers on those topics.
DETAILS
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register
- Cost: Members - $50, Non-members - $70
- CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD points in core area 4
- This event was recorded as part of the Wills and Estates Conference 13 October 2026
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2026
Registration
| Members | $50.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Non-member | $70.00(GST incl.) | Register |
