Wills and estates masterclass

This masterclass is tailored for practising wills and estates lawyers, providing a practical update on key issues in the field. It addresses estate disputes and procedures, tax and superannuation matters and recent developments in trusts and estate planning, with an emphasis on actionable insights for everyday practice.

Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided to those attending in-person.

Programme

12.00pm – 12.15pm – Registrations with lunch provided

12.15pm – 12.25pm – Welcome by the Chair

12.25pm – 1.25pm – Litigation, caveats, contentious property applications, citations and Order 73 – Rein Squires and Kellie Woods, Francis Burt Chambers

1.30pm – 2.30pm – Tax and superannuation (including SMSFs and retail), disputes, and AFCA challenges – Antony Barrier, Director, Munro Doig Lawyers

2.30pm – 2.45pm – Afternoon tea break

2.45pm – 3.45pm – Testamentary trusts – Morgan Solomon, Director, Solomon Hollett Lawyers

3.50pm – 4.50pm – Trusts including the Owies decision and recent case updates – Robert Nash, Francis Burt Chambers

4.50pm – 5.00pm – Conclusion by the Chair