With the law in constant motion, wills and estates lawyers must stay ahead of shifting precedents, heightened fiduciary risks, and evolving client expectations. TEN The Education Network’s 13th Annual Melbourne Wills & Estates Conference brings together leading experts to unpack the cases, trends, and strategies shaping 2026. Across two days, gain fresh insights into estoppel and unconscionability, trustee succession, disclosure risks, adult child claims, life interests, and incapacity planning.
With the law in constant motion, wills and estates lawyers must stay ahead of shifting precedents, heightened fiduciary risks, and evolving client expectations. TEN The Education Network’s 13th Annual Melbourne Wills & Estates Conference brings together leading experts to unpack the cases, trends, and strategies shaping 2026. Across two days, gain fresh insights into estoppel and unconscionability, trustee succession, disclosure risks, adult child claims, life interests, and incapacity planning.
Whilst payroll tax isn’t selective with the industries it applies to, there are certain industry groups that have their own unique issues to contend with, and may be more susceptible to closer scrutiny from the various state and territory authorities. This session looks into the affected industries, including:
It is often said that the single biggest threat to agriculture in Australia is the lack of proper succession planning. When done proactively and holistically, succession planning minimises the risk of unintended family disputes protecting both the family relationships and the farming businesses for future generations. It is important that the plan for how the family farm and businesses will be passed on is prepared in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and is reviewed regularly and prepared well in advance of the death of the land holders.
The changes to working life brought about by the pandemic have been nothing short of revolutionary. However, they have created a state of affairs where the centrality and importance of the office or other workplace has been diminished in some instances, with associated problems for staff management, development and collegiality. This session will provide a guide to employers of their rights, responsibilities and options when it comes to agreeing to flexible working arrangements within the employment relationship, including:
Whilst payroll tax isn’t selective with the industries it applies to, there are certain industry groups that have their own unique issues to contend with, and may be more susceptible to closer scrutiny from the various state and territory authorities. This session looks into the affected industries, including:
There is a lot to consider when acting for a client in a major complex financial matter. There is a myriad of strategic decisions to make which usually result in multiple interim applications being run to manage businesses, restrain or compel certain actions and/or preserve income or assets pending final determination of property settlement proceedings. Not only is there a lot to consider (and potentially get wrong) but the stakes are also high, and clients quick to sue, when things don’t go to plan.
The courts are increasingly warning practitioners of the need to consider proportionality in estate litigation and their duty to clients before and during dispute initiation and management. This session will examine how costs have become a highly significant consideration in estate litigation not only for litigants but also personally for practitioners, including:
There is a lot to consider when acting for a client in a major complex financial matter. There is a myriad of strategic decisions to make which usually result in multiple interim applications being run to manage businesses, restrain or compel certain actions and/or preserve income or assets pending final determination of property settlement proceedings. Not only is there a lot to consider (and potentially get wrong) but the stakes are also high, and clients quick to sue, when things don’t go to plan.
Struggling with governance challenges in your charity or NFP? Our 3-part webinar series is designed to tackle the common pitfalls that can hinder your organization's mission. We'll guide you through proven strategies to strengthen your governance framework, ensuring compliance and enhancing trust with stakeholders. Whether it's board dynamics, regulatory changes, or risk management, our expert-led sessions will provide the practical solutions you need.