Julie-Ann Sparkes

about Julie-Ann

Julie-Ann Sparkes is a trusted advisor in wills and estate planning, known for her compassionate approach and deep technical expertise. Julie-Ann has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex succession matters with clarity and care.

Julie-Ann’s practice spans the full spectrum of estate planning and administration, including the preparation of wills, testamentary trusts, powers of attorney, advance care directives, and superannuation death benefit nominations.

Julie-Ann is an affiliate member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), a member of the Law Society of South Australia’s Succession and Elder Law Committee, and the Women Lawyers’ Association. She also serves as co-editor of the Law Society’s publication The Last Testament, contributing thought leadership to the profession.

Julie-Ann regularly assists executors and administrators with probate and estate administration, including complex matters involving foreign assets, disputed wills, and registering of interstate or resealing of international grants.

As a Notary Public and Fellow of The Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, Julie-Ann provides a wide range of notarial services, including for clients with overseas assets or legal matters involving foreign jurisdictions. She plays a key role in O’Loughlins’ longstanding collaboration with Milan-based law firm Panarese & Campa, offering initial guidance and notarial support for Australian clients navigating the Italian legal system.

With a calm and considered approach, Julie-Ann helps clients plan for the future, resolve sensitive disputes, and protect their loved ones with tailored legal solutions that reflect their values and circumstances.

“Julie-Ann assists her clients to navigate their way through their estate plan or through the probate process using plain English, and with a calm and thorough approach she helps them to achieve a positive outcome at what can often be a difficult time”