Angela Cornford-Scott is the director of Cornford-Scott Lawyers Pty Ltd and an accredited specialist in succession law.
She has worked in the area of succession law for over 20 years and has a particular interest in estate planning, trust matters and estate administration issues.
Angela is the current Chair of the QLS Succession Law Committee. Angela is a member of STEP and a previous Chair of the Queensland Branch. She has lectured for QUT, the College of Law and is a regular presenter of seminars. She also co-authors the Lexis Nexis practical guidance publications in Succession law and Elder law for Queensland.
Angela is regularly named in the Doyles Guide as a pre eminent lawyer in the areas of both Wills and Estates and Estate Litigation in Queensland and was the only Queensland lawyer named as pre eminent in both categories in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Doyles Guide Australia.
Angela was also named the Lawyer of the Year for 2020 and 2022 in Succession Planning by Best Lawyers.
Recorded Interactive Webinar: Cross-Border Probate: Navigating Foreign Assets and Multi-Jurisdiction Issues
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About the Webinar
In our international modern world, it should not be assumed or taken for granted that the assets of a deceased estate will be located locally or even within Australian borders. It is increasingly common for people to hold assets and interests in multiple jurisdictions which can create international probate issues for lawyers when it comes time to dealing with deceased estates. This session shall focus on the practical issues arising from international probate matters and seek to provide guidance on the following questions which arise when it comes to dealing with the administration of an estate in a foreign environment:
- Where should you get probate?
- What factors indicate whether it should be Australia or another country?
- Can probate proceedings be conducted in multiple jurisdictions contemporaneously?
- How do you make the decision about who obtains the primary grant?
- Is the Will even recognised in another country?
- What should you do when there are assets in other countries?
- Can the executor cross borders to receive funds and collect the assets of the deceased estate?
- Can a beneficiary in a different country claim against the estate in different countries?
- What legal work should you do (and not do) inhouse?
- How do you scope your instructions?
- When and how should you engage local legal assistance?
Presented By
Angela Cornford-Scott
Director, Cornford-Scott Lawyers Brisbane, QLDWho 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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