Elder law & succession: August 2026
Cases highlighting the complexities of identifying beneficiaries, construing wills and distributing superannuation death benefits among competing claimants.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Supreme Court Practice Note and NSWCA clarifies assumptions in wills and estates law
Wills and estates practitioners have new rules and precedent to follow with a new Supreme Court Practice Note and an influential decision in Alexakis.
By Daniela Faggionato and Caitlin Watson - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: August 2024
Recent decisions involving mutual wills agreement, the validity of witness gifts, executor duties and elder financial abuse. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 11 min read
Elder law & succession: July 2024
Recent decisions involving will construction, Sharia and family provision and forged wills. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: June 2024
Recent decisions involving informal wills, elder financial abuse and proprietary estoppel. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Elder law & succession: May 2024
Recent decisions involving trustee remuneration, protective jurisdiction, disclaimers and family provisions. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: April 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The complexities of granny flat interests
Granny flat arrangements can address socio-economic issues but complex legal and financial issues can arise when parties fail to document their arrangement.
By John Clarke and Abby Landy - 2 min read
What does it mean to ‘survive’?
Practitioners will be familiar with the words ‘survive me’ in wills, but the word ‘survive’ has two different meanings.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: March 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
A grave mistake: The perils of testamentary statements in family provision claims
When determining family provision claims, the Court may consider a range of factors including evidence of the deceased’s testamentary intentions.
By Jennifer Vuu - 2 min read