Executors: when duty and personal interests conflict

An examination of the key authorities demonstrates that the Court places great weight on a testator’s appointment of an executor and trustee and will not…

Family law: August 2014

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

The latest from the Federal Court: August 2014

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.

Supercharging battles over superannuation death benefits

When there is uncertainty as to how super death benefits should be paid, dispute resolution or litigation generally follows. By CAROLINE HARLEY.