Where there’s a will, there’s a way: offsets, ademptions and hotchpot
A recent Federal Court decision examines the situations giving rise to testamentary offsets, key cases and other similar equitable principles.
A recent Federal Court decision examines the situations giving rise to testamentary offsets, key cases and other similar equitable principles.
Why digital assets like crypto and NFTs demand a place in your estate plan, and how courts and practitioners are adapting to the digital frontier.
Key rulings on family provision, superannuation disputes and notification duties that discuss fairness, eligibility and estate administration.
Is an electronic will created on an iPad and executed using an iPad pen valid?
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Dementia is becoming increasingly prevalent, for younger as well as older people. The legal industry has a long way to go in understanding how to…
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
The Supreme Court of Victoria recently considered whether a will executed electronically was valid and compliant with the remote execution provisions introduced during COVID-19.
A recent NSWSC decision is a reminder of the importance of making detailed file notes of the testator’s instructions, retaining drafts of wills and reading…
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.