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Recorded Webinar: Where There's a Will There's a Way: Informal Wills and Testamentary Intent

While wills are generally regarded as formal legal documents, there are circumstances in which other documents or records of testamentary intentions may be accepted by the courts as an informal will. In a world where technology has caused a general relaxation of language and diver
PRESENTED BY John Armfield Barrister - Second Floor Wentworth Chambers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

While wills are generally regarded as formal legal documents, there are circumstances in which other documents or records of testamentary intentions may be accepted by the courts as an informal will. In a world where technology has caused a general relaxation of language and diverse means of communications, it is more important than ever to understand the circumstances in which an informal document or recording may be end up being construed as a will and to advise clients accordingly. This session will examine:

  • The requirements, and exceptions, of a valid will under the Succession Act 2006
  • When should practitioners consider preparing an informal wills?
  • Probate and informal wills - what are the challenges?
  • Recent case examples of when recordings and less common forms of communication have been used as the basis of an alleged will and the practical issues which arose in such cases
  • Spotlight on the problems which have emerged with remote signing
  • The circumstances in which the Court may recognise an informal will - what are the courts looking for?

Presented By

John Armfield
Barrister, Second Floor Wentworth Chambers Sydney, NSW

John is a Barrister practicing primarily in the area of estate and property litigation. John was admitted in 1983. He regularly appears and advises in respect of matters heard in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court with an emphasis on Probate, family provision applications, Will construction and vendor purchaser disputes.

John has also appeared in applications seeking a review of orders allowing commission to executors. He has represented clients at many mediations of these disputes and presented a number of papers at other conferences dealing with Wills and Succession law.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for succession lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

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While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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