Tom McVeigh

Tom is the Managing Director of Murdoch Lawyers.

Biography

Tom McVeigh Managing Director

My name is Tom McVeigh and I practice in the Estate Planning Section at Murdoch Lawyers.

The main reasons I became a lawyer over thirty years ago were to help people and to become their trusted adviser.

I have found during my career that providing “peace of mind” to numerous people in their estate planning has not only given them satisfaction but has also been very rewarding for me.

During this time I have also enjoyed developing unique strategies that address clients’ concerns about estate planning issues that are typically not available from other firms.

Because dealing with what is to happen in the event of your death can be very confronting, I have found that it is important to form a strong relationship with clients where they feel comfortable in sharing their concerns and issues with me.

There is nothing more rewarding for me to see the relief and appreciation from clients when a plan is put into put into place that provides them peace of mind.

Hopefully I can continue to do this for many years to come!

Murdoch Lawyers Managing Director Tom McVeigh has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Queensland Wills, Estates and Succession Planning Lawyer, 2023. Tom has also received recognition by Doyles Guide in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas based on Client Type or Concerns

  • Farmers and business owners looking to transfer their business to the next generation;
  • Clients who would like to ensure they save as much tax as possible;
  • People with blended families;
  • Parents wishing to ensure that any inheritance left to children is protected from the divorce or bankruptcy of a child;
  • Parents who would like to ensure that the inheritance stays in the bloodline in the event of a premature death of a child;
  • Clients who have concerns about a child’s addiction like gambling, drug and alcohol abuse;
  • Parents who have children with a disability;
  • Parents who have concerns about a child’s ability to manage money.

Practice Areas based on type of law

Qualifications & Reputation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws UQ
  • Diploma of Legal Practice Management

Presentations, Papers and Publications

  • Book “Estate Planning-Hits and Misses”
  • Numerous papers and presentations on estate planning and related issued to solicitor groups, clients and professional bodies

Awards:

  • Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer – Queensland 2021
  • Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Preeminent Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer – Queensland 2020
  • Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Preeminent Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer – Queensland 2019
  • Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer – Queensland 2018

Articles

Family Succession Plan Workshop

Do you need a WILL or does your current WILL need to be updated? Do you feel your LEGACY INTENT…

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The Cricket Match that Went Wrong

  An informal cricket match at Manly Lifesaving Club has ended in court with an order that the batsman pay…

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How do I protect my Estate from a claim by a child or other relative?

THE ISSUE Most people are aware that if they divide their estate unequally between their children (or on occasions leave…

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Podcasts

The Inherent Estate Planning Risks Associated with the Bank of Mum & Dad

In this podcast, Estate Planning Expert, Tom McVeigh illuminates the risks and opportunities, from an estate planning perspective with the…

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Take Care of Tomorrow, Today!

Fact 1: Most Australian’s don’t have their estate planning under control. Fact 2: The consequences of which can be significant….

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Estate Planning and Technology

There’s little doubt that technology is impacting upon every facet of our life and you wouldn’t be surprised to learn…

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Estate Planning and the July 2017 Superannuation Changes

[powerpress] In this podcast, Estate Planning expert, Tom McVeigh discusses the impact that the 1 July 2017 Superannuation changes are…

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 Tom McVeigh - Lawyer in Estate Planning Team at Murdoch Lawyers

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