Binay Prasad
Senior Associate
Accredited Specialist (Wills and Estates Law)
Binay is a Senior Associate in our Wills and Estates group. He is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law, having been accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria, and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Professional Background
Binay Prasad is a Senior Associate in our Wills and Estates group.
He is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law, having been accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. Binay is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and is recognised internationally as an expert in trust and estate law.
Binay has over 10 years of experience in the field of wills and estates and has a particular interest in complex estates involving business, family trusts, and SMSFs. Binay also has experience in family law, which complements his wills and estates practice.
Areas of Expertise
- Wills and Powers of Attorney
- Testamentary Trust Wills
- Business and Family Trust Succession
- Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
- Cross-border estate planning
- Tax planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Estate Litigation
- Trust Disputes
- Guardianship and Administration
- Elder Abuse
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws (Monash)
- Bachelor of Arts (Monash)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) (College of Law)
- Accredited Specialist (Wills and Estates Law) - Law Institute of Victoria
- Full Member - Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Member - Law Institute of Victoria
Lost Family Trust Deeds – an update
When an individual’s expectations in a Will are not met, this can lead to conflict with the Executors and other family members. Binay Prasad, Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) looks at a VSCA decision in the matter of Vanta Pty Ltd v Mantovani.
How can I protect my child’s inheritance from a family law claim?
The Family Court has far reaching powers when dividing property (including an inheritance) between separating spouses. Expert legal advice is essential in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of a successful family law claim against an inheritance. Binay Prasad, Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) explains.
Lost Trust Deeds: a common problem
If the original trust deed is lost, misplaced or accidentally destroyed, this can lead to advserse financial and tax consequences. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) provides an update following a decision in March 2023 by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal.
