Preetha Segar.

Lawyer
LLB GDLP GC - Criminology
  • Estate Litigation
  • Succession Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Deceased Estates
  • Wills
  • Estate Planning
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Preetha Segar is a Lawyer in HHG Legal Group’s Wills and Estates team, advising individuals and families on estate planning, deceased estate administration and estate disputes across Western Australia.

Preetha works across a broad range of estates matters, including Wills, Probate and Letters of Administration, Enduring Powers of Attorney, succession planning and estate disputes. Her experience includes family provision claims, disputes regarding the validity of Wills and estate administration matters involving sensitive family circumstances.

Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2024, Preetha brings experience across Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, family law, criminal law and migration law. This background provides valuable insight when navigating competing interests, complex family dynamics and potential disputes.

Preetha also holds a Diploma in Customer Experience with Business, complementing her commitment to clear communication, practical guidance and client care. She understands the importance of helping clients feel informed and supported, particularly when navigating unfamiliar legal processes during periods of grief or conflict.

Known for her warm and approachable nature, Preetha brings genuine care, empathy and a positive outlook to her work. She has a natural ability to put clients at ease during difficult circumstances, while contributing to the supportive and collaborative culture within HHG.

As part of HHG’s integrated Estates Team, Preetha works alongside colleagues across estate planning, administration and litigation, assisting clients at every stage of their estate journey.

Areas of Focus.

  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and letters of administration
  • Estate administration
  • Estate litigation and disputes
  • Family provision claims
  • Succession planning
  • Enduring powers of attorney and guardianship matters
  • Testamentary capacity and validity disputes

Experience Working With.

  • Individuals and families preparing wills, estate planning documents and succession arrangements
  • Executors and administrators dealing with probate, letters of administration and deceased estate administration
  • Beneficiaries involved in estate administration or estate dispute matters
  • Clients involved in family provision claims, will validity disputes and testamentary capacity issues
  • Clients navigating sensitive family circumstances following the death of a loved one

Representative Experience.

  • Assisting executors with probate applications and the administration of deceased estates in Western Australia.
  • Advising beneficiaries in disputes involving the validity of wills and testamentary capacity issues.
  • Assisting in family provision claim matters under succession legislation.
  • Supporting clients through estate administration and succession-related matters.

Accreditations for Preetha.

  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Laws – Murdoch University
    • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law
    • Graduate Certificate in Criminology – Murdoch University 
  • Courts Admitted

    • Supreme Court of Western Australia – 2024
  • Membership

    • Law Society WA