Elder law & succession: July 2025
Key rulings on family provision, superannuation disputes and notification duties that discuss fairness, eligibility and estate administration.
Elder law & succession: October 2024
Decisions unpacking concessional duties, trustee tax liability, the use of power of enduring attorney in elder abuse and more. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Resolving disputes concerning human remains
Some of the most difficult issues arise urgently in the immediate aftermath of a death and concern the deceased’s human remains.
Elder law & succession: September 2024
This month is a deep dive on issues surrounding superannuation death benefits, including the recent Ngyuen v AFCA decision. By DARRYL BROWNE.
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.
The effect of cognitive impairment on testamentary decision-making capacity
A panel of specialists will come together on day one of the Accredited Specialist Conference (15-16 August 2024) to discuss the effect of cognitive impairment…
Elder law & succession: July 2024
Recent decisions involving will construction, Sharia and family provision and forged wills. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: June 2024
Recent decisions involving informal wills, elder financial abuse and proprietary estoppel. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: May 2024
Recent decisions involving trustee remuneration, protective jurisdiction, disclaimers and family provisions. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: April 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.