Come November, Australia’s aged care law will enter a new era. Get across the reforms, risks and readiness strategies so you are prepared when it…
By Penelope Eden and Jonna-Susan Mathiessen - 2 min read
Key rulings on will construction, inheritance contracts, injunctions restraining solicitors, informal wills, headstones and superannuation. By DARRYL BROWNE
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
A simple guide on how to identify, protect and reclaim assets before they become ownerless under Australian law.
By Hayder Shkara - 1 min read
Key elder law rulings on notional estates, family provision costs, powers of attorney, executorship and production of wills.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Key rulings on family provision, superannuation disputes and notification duties that discuss fairness, eligibility and estate administration.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Important elder law cases on service of notice for family provision claims and allocating superannuation death benefits.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The proliferation of elder abuse has highlighted the fundamental and unique role solicitors play in preventing this new epidemic.
By Mary-Ann de Mestre - 2 min read
Important elder law cases on essential validity of wills, issues with enduring powers of attorney and recognition of informal wills.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Cases on elder financial abuse, the essential validity of wills and transfers, and portable life interests.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Courts are increasingly willing to step outside the traditional presumptive relationships of influence following recent adoption of UK case law.
By Mary-Ann de Mestre - 1 min read
As the great wealth transfer looms, courts increasingly require solicitors to take a conservative approach in assessing testamentary capacity.
By Sophie Duffy and Baron Alder - 1 min read
Cases on when an estate’s administration is complete, managing non-complying SMSFs, cognitive impairment and testamentary capacity, and more. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The High Court held a promisor need not engage in conduct encouraging reliance on that promise for it to be enforceable by a court.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read