Elder law & succession: September 2026
Cases highlighting several cases with applications to remove or pass over an executor, hotchpot applications, lost informal wills, and much more.
The practicalities of the new Aged Care Act
The Act represents a significant overhaul of Australia’s aged care system and introduces critical person-centred reforms.
Elder law & succession: February 2025
Cases on engaging medical experts, the forfeiture rule, will construction and rectification, and family provision. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: December 2024
Decisions on wrongful distribution, enduring powers of attorney, and testamentary and mental capacity. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: November 2024
Decisions on severance by divorce, the essential validity of a will, payment of estate debts, and informal wills and costs. By DARRYL BROWNE.
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…