Asheetha was admitted to practice in 2003. She has over 20 years' experience in Wills and Estates Law and became an Accredited Specialist in 2011. She is appointed by the Law Society of NSW as a member of the Advisory Committee for Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates, as is the Head Assessor of that committee. Although her main area of practice is in contested estate litigation, including testamentary capacity matters, family provision cases and other trust and estate administration suits, she has utilised that experience in her growing estate planning practice. She also has experience in Elder Law related issues and applying for 'out of the ordinary' grants of probate and letters of administration. Asheetha has been appointed as a Court Appointed Administrator for estates. She is a regular presenter at seminars and workshops in the areas of Wills and Estates law. Asheetha is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Asheetha is listed in the 2024 Doyles Guide’s lists as a Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer in NSW and as Leading in Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law in NSW and Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer in Australia.
Recorded Webinar: Risk Management for Estate Planning Advisers
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About the Webinar
Estate planning can be a risky business in the face of ever -changing legislation, changing family circumstances and economic pressures. What are the duties of practitioners in this area and how can you protect yourself from complaints and challenges from your clients, their family, beneficiaries and others affected by your advice? This session will look at recent cases in this area and provide some guidance on what steps to take to minimise your risks, including:
- What is the solicitor’s duty to advise and to prevent challenges to a Will? And to whom is the duty owed? Badenach v Calvert [2016] HCA 18
- Acting on the instructions of a power of attorney: McFee v Reilly [2018] NSWCA 322
- Liability for negligent Will drafting and rectification: Craker v Craker and Ors (No 3) [2019] SASC 13
- Clients with early dementia and the importance of getting instructions: McLaren v Hugo White [2018] NSWDC 226
- Compliance with Solicitor Conduct Rules: Legal Services Commissioner v Pierpoint [2018] NSWCATOD 160 and other cases
- Acting as a power of attorney for your client – can you still be their solicitor?
- The role and powers of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Presented By
Asheetha Jelliffe
Partner, Bridges Lawyers Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers throughout Australia who advise in estate planning matters. 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.
Enquiries/Assistance
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