In some circumstances, it might be appropriate and indeed preferable for an administrator to be appointed to deal with the administration of the deceased estate. But what circumstances are these? What type of administrator is required? What factors should lawyers consider? This session explores the key issues, including:

• The different types of administrators that can be appointed and the circumstances in which each type would be appropriate to appoint
• The different approaches by courts around Australia to managing such appointments in wills and estate matters
• The practical considerations lawyers should bear in mind when they advise clients in relation to their options
• Recent judicial commentary regarding the proper exercise of discretion to appoint interim administrators, including NSW Court of Appeal decision in Ritossa, Victorian Supreme Court decision in Re Kordos and Queensland Supreme Court in Re Franks) and the key lessons lawyers in all jurisdictions should take away from such decisions