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Recorded Webinar: Informal Wills and the Changing Testamentary Landscape

What constitutes a valid will has come under scrutiny in recent times. From unsent text messages to computer documents, recent cases have highlighted the challenges of informal wills, particularly in our technology-driven era. This session examines what needs to be included to en
PRESENTED BY John Armfield Barrister - Second Floor Wentworth Chambers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

What constitutes a valid will has come under scrutiny in recent times. From unsent text messages to computer documents, recent cases have highlighted the challenges of informal wills, particularly in our technology-driven era. This session examines what needs to be included to ensure a testator’s true testamentary intentions are reflected and what makes an informal will valid. It covers:

  • Informal wills – determining intention and considering what is sufficient to make an informal will valid

  • When should you consider preparing an informal will?

  • Probate and informal wills – what are the challenges?

  • Proposed changes to relevant legislation – does the law need to be updated to reflect modern times?

  • The challenges of technology and informal wills – electronic files, DVD recordings and text messages

  • Recent cases – what are courts looking at to determine validity?

    • Nichol v Nichol [2017] QSC 220

    • Re Tang [2017] VSC 59

Presented By

John Armfield
Barrister, Second Floor Wentworth Chambers Sydney, NSW

John is a Barrister practicing primarily in the area of estate and property litigation. John was admitted in 1983. He regularly appears and advises in respect of matters heard in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court with an emphasis on Probate, family provision applications, Will construction and vendor purchaser disputes.

John has also appeared in applications seeking a review of orders allowing commission to executors. He has represented clients at many mediations of these disputes and presented a number of papers at other conferences dealing with Wills and Succession law.

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.

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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