Wilfully blind
Trust structures can derail estate plans. This scenario shows why lawyers must check deeds, vesting dates and foreign person clauses before drafting a will.
Elder law & succession: July 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
A long way to go: legal support for people with dementia
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…
Elder law & succession: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Elder law & succession: March 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Remotely valid? Validity of electronically signed wills following Re Curtis
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.
Will construction and solicitors’ responsibilities
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…
Elder law & succession: February 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Duel to the death: De facto relationships and disputes over inheritance
Spouses obtain preferential entitlement on intestacy. Determining the existence of a de facto relationship is a complex exercise.
Elder law & succession: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.