Wills and Estates Law

Seminar Programme:

8:30am Introduction from Chair
Chair: Raoul WILSON SC, Barrister, Eight Wentworth Chambers

8:35am Topic 1: The Grounds for ‘Challenging a Will’ – A Closed Class?
Speaker: The Honourable Justice Geoff LINDSAY, Supreme Court of New South Wales, Equity Division, Probate and Protective List

9:40am Topic 2: Expert Evidence in Testamentary Capacity Cases
Speakers: Ian DAVIDSON SC, Barrister, Eight Selborne Chambers and Professor John WATSON AM
• Important considerations for clinicians who are asked to produce statements on testamentary capacity.
• Important considerations for solicitors and advocates.
• Determining what information is potentially helpful and what is not helpful to the Court.
• An examination of relevant cases.

11:10am Morning Tea

11:25am Topic 3: Enduring Powers of Attorney – Uses and Abuses; Avenues for Review through the Supreme Court and NCAT
Speaker: Mandy TIBBEY, Barrister, Eight Wentworth Chambers

12:25-12:30pm Close

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