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: March 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: November 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: September 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
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.
Estoppel as a sword: Exploring proprietary estoppel
Proprietary estoppel can be used as a sword to enforce a promise. Practitioners should be mindful of the circumstances where it may exist.
Elder law & succession: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: March 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.