Recorded Webinar: Drafting Affidavits and Other Court Documents in Estate Planning

Estate disputes can often be complex and particular care is needed when drafting affidavits. This practical session examines some of the more difficult aspects of preparing affidavits in estate litigation, including:

• Stop before you put pen to paper – what are you trying to prove?
• Drafting tips for matters involving:
  • family provision claims
  • construction of wills
  • statutory will applications
• Rules of evidence and affidavits
• Evidence problems – testator’s statements, opinion and submissions
• Inadmissible evidence – how to overcome the problem
• Dealing with contents lists and appendices