Practical tips for dealing with knowledge and approval of a will
A fundamental requirement for a valid will is that the testator knew and approved its contents. This is part of establishing the testator had the…
By David Price - 6 min read
Practical tips for dealing with testamentary capacity
Testamentary capacity is an issue that commonly arises in estate litigation. DAVID PRICE shares some pointers on dealing with this issue.
By David Price - 6 min read
Tread carefully in charging for non-professional work in the administration of estates
The fees solicitors charge in estate administration are increasingly coming before courts, writes LOUISE BROWN.
By Louise Brown - 6 min read
Estate planning and superannuation death benefits
Estate planning and superannuation death benefits. By DARRYL BROWNE
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Tips for finalising estate matters
Four tips to minimise risks when finalising estate matters. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Derivative actions for deceased estates
DARRYL BROWNE explains the practicalities of derivative actions for deceased estates.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Powers of Attorney – an ‘enduring’ source of liability for solicitors
A discussion of Reilly v Reilly [2017] NSWSC 1419 and restrictions on Powers of Attorney imposed by the general law. By GREG COUSTON and TONY…
By Greg Couston and Tony Reynolds - 6 min read
Solicitors as executors: responsibilities and rewards
Solicitors should be mindful of the complications which can arise if a will maker appointments you as their executor. By JOHN CLARKE.
By John Clarke - 6 min read
The many guises of informal wills
Recent decisions show that an informal will may be found in almost any format and made in almost any manner. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Estate planning traps: binding death benefit nominations and enduring powers of attorney
The authority of an enduring attorney is expressed differently in each jurisdiction. But a Queensland decision may have relevance in New South Wales. By JEN…
By Jen McMillan - 4 min read
‘Insane delusion’ and testamentary capacity: Carr v Homersham
The judgement in Carr v Homersham delivers a valuable analysis of the scope of ‘mental incapacity and‘insane delusion’ in the context of estates law. By…
By Talitha Fishburn - 4 min read