Wills and succession: navigating complex family relationships
When it comes to wills, cutting the ‘black sheep’ of the family from a will may prompt them to make a claim against the estate….
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.
Elder law & succession: July 2024
Recent decisions involving will construction, Sharia and family provision and forged wills. 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.
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: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: April 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: March 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: December 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.