Elder law & succession: March 2026
Discussion of key principles on relevance for disclosure, rebutting revocation presumptions, identifying testamentary intent, estoppel and family provision relief.
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.
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.