Elder law & succession: July 2026
Important cases on trust administration, disputed estate entitlements, succession agreements and the recovery of misapplied estate assets.
By Craig Birtles - 1 min read
Superannuation disability claims: when can a fund’s decision be contested?
The ‘how to’ of contesting a super fund’s rejection of a disability claim.
By Noel Davis - 2 min read
Super death benefit claims where there is no binding nomination
The ins and outs of super death benefit claims where there is no binding nomination.
By Darryl Browne and Michelle Dixon - 2 min read
Superannuation nominations for persons lacking capacity
NSWSC considers whether an enduring attorney can make a binding death benefit nomination for a principal.
By Jen McMillan and Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Understanding the relationship between deceased estates and super benefits in drafting a will
Superannuation death benefits and tips for more effective will drafting.
By Noel Davis - 3 min read
Reassessing testamentary capacity: time for lawyers and doctors to work together
The case for a new coordinated national approach to assessing testamentary capacity.
By John Clarke - 1 min read
Who bears the costs in estate litigation?
A look at recent and common types of costs orders in wills and estates matters.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Digital records and estate planning
Practical tips for dealing with digital records in estate planning and administration.
By Darryl Browne and Natalie Darcy - 2 min read
Suspicious circumstances and estate litigation
Part 3 of our series dealing with practical issues that commonly arise in estate litigation – an examination of the suspicious circumstances rule.
By David Price - 1 min read
Informal wills: an informal response to these things
A learned but informal opinion on informal wills and s 8 of the Succession Act
By William V Windeyer - 2 min read
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 - 7 min read