Elder law & succession: March 2026

Discussion of key principles on relevance for disclosure, rebutting revocation presumptions, identifying testamentary intent, estoppel and family provision relief.

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Elder law & succession: February 2026

Key rulings highlight elder abuse risks, statutory will complexities, appropriation powers and judicial willingness to impose personal costs or contempt findings.

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Elder law & succession: December 2025

Doctrine of hotchpot, probate guidance, adult child family provision, family tree diagrams, interpretation of ‘vesting’ and international disclaimers.

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Elder law & succession: November 2025

Decisions on informal wills, EPoA compliance and forum disputes—offering guidance on intention, donor protection and international estates.

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Elder law & succession: October 2025

Key rulings on family provision, hotchpot, rectification, superannuation and law reform in England and Wales.

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Elder law & succession: September 2025

Key rulings on will construction, inheritance contracts, injunctions restraining solicitors, informal wills, headstones and superannuation. By DARRYL BROWNE

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Elder law & succession: August 2025

Key elder law rulings on notional estates, family provision costs, powers of attorney, executorship and production of wills.

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Elder law & succession: June 2025

Important elder law cases on service of notice for family provision claims and allocating superannuation death benefits.

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Elder law & succession: May 2025

Important elder law cases on essential validity of wills, issues with enduring powers of attorney and recognition of informal wills.

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Elder law & succession: April 2025

Cases on elder financial abuse, the essential validity of wills and transfers, and portable life interests.

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