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Recorded Webinar: I'm a Step-Child, Can I Claim? Rights and Entitlements of Step-Children to the Estate and Super

Step-children, though often beloved members of blended families, can become significant points of contention in succession planning. This session shall breakdown the complex web of rights, entitlements and status that step-children navigate when it comes to inheritance and superan
PRESENTED BY Christian Teese Partner - Rigby Cooke Lawyers , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

Step-children, though often beloved members of blended families, can become significant points of contention in succession planning. This session shall breakdown the complex web of rights, entitlements and status that step-children navigate when it comes to inheritance and superannuation. It covers:

  • Step-children eligibility to make a family provision claim under different state laws, including how different states have approached the definition of step-child, relevance of dependency
  • The status of step-children for superannuation purposes
  • The divergence between ATO and the common law in terms of how step-children are dealt with in Interpretative Decisions, including whether they continue to be one after the death of their biological parent)
  • Steps that could be taken when drafting a will to appropriately deal with step-children
  • Lessons from recent cases involving step-children

Presented By

Christian Teese
Partner, Rigby Cooke Lawyers Melbourne, Vic

Christian has specialised practice expertise in Wills & Estates and Trust litigation approaching 15 years of experience.

Christian has significant experience acting for independent administrators and trustees in relation to Estate and Trust administration issues, as well as for claimants pursuing claims in relation to a diverse range of Wills, Estates and Trusts issues. He also has particular experience advising not-for-profit entities.

Christian has earned recognition for taking a cost-effective and sensible approach to litigation and has significant experience in disputes concerning legal costs. In 2021, Christian was ranked by Doyle’s Guide as a Rising Star in its Wills & Estates litigation rankings for Victoria and in 2022 and again in 2023 was ranked in its listing of leading lawyers in Wills & Estates litigation.

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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