Asheetha has 20 years' experience in Wills and Estates Law and became an Accredited Specialist in 2011. Although her main area of practice is in contested estate litigation, including testamentary capacity and other probate matters, family provision cases, elder law issues and other estate administration suits. She has utilised that experience in her growing estate planning practice. She also has experience as a Court appointed Independent Administrator, and in applying for 'out of the ordinary' grants of probate and letters of administration. Asheetha is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Asheetha has been listed in the 2022 Doyles Guide's lists of Preeminent Estates Litigation Lawyers and Leading Wills Estates and Succession Planning Lawyers in New South Wales.
Recorded Webinar: Back to Basics: Drafting Settlement Deeds following Estate Litigation
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About the Webinar
Deals done at the courtroom door or following mediation are a common ending to protracted disputes. The preparation of a settlement deed or checklist in advance means you can take control of the negotiations with your own document, ensuring a quick resolution with all the bases covered. This session will set out the key elements of settlement arrangements in the estate litigation context, including:
- Accurate naming and details of parties and any relevant third parties
- Framing recitals and non-admission of liability
- Defining the dispute – what is the deed settling?
- Describing relevant property and other assets to be paid, transferred or provided and the responsibility for associated taxes or duties
- Next steps – both interim and long term
- Relevant warranties and indemnities
- Releasing the parties and any third parties
- Liability for legal costs
- Confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations
- Obtaining independent legal advice
Presented By
Asheetha Jelliffe
Partner, Bridges Lawyers Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for junior succession lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with basic knowledge in this area.
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 – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
Enquiries/Assistance
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