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Recorded Webinar: In for a Penny, Out for a Pound: Drafting Settlement Agreements in Estate Litigation

Whether settled by mediation or at the court door, documenting settlement agreements in emotional and often fraught circumstances means both good preparation and clear-headedness by the advising legal practitioner is essential. This session will provide the toolkit necessary to ta
PRESENTED BY Anthea Kennedy Partner, Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates - Bridges Lawyers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Whether settled by mediation or at the court door, documenting settlement agreements in emotional and often fraught circumstances means both good preparation and clear-headedness by the advising legal practitioner is essential. This session will provide the toolkit necessary to take control of the situation and achieve the best outcome for your client, including:

  • What should be on the checklist and/or prepared in advance?
  • What are the usual stumbling blocks to a quick execution of the settlement deed?
  • Ensuring accuracy in recitals and party details
  • Identifying relevant property and assets and timelines for transfers
  • Allocating responsibility for taxes and costs
  • Relevant warranties, liabilities and indemnities
  • Other essential clauses and next steps.

Presented By

Anthea Kennedy
Partner, Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates, Bridges Lawyers Sydney, NSW

Anthea has been in practice as a solicitor since 1992. She has presented seminars and workshops in the areas of Wills and Estates law from 2002 onwards.

Her work is mainly litigation, a high proportion of which is contested Probate, Family Provision cases and other Equity work, together with estate planning advice.

Anthea is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law and is a past Chair of the Advisory Committee for Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates. She is also a committee member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners.  Anthea is listed in the Doyle’s Guide of Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers 2023 as Preeminent in Australia and Market Leader in NSW. She is also listed as Preeminent in Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers, NSW in 2023.

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.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

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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