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Recorded Webinar: Obtaining Judicial Advice in Wills and Estate Matters
When things turn ugly, a prudent executor or trustee should consider whether to seek judicial advice to reduce the risk of claims against them. The session looks at the issues in obtaining judicial advice in wills and estate matters and how it can be used as a risk management too
PRESENTED BY
Justin Rizzi
Barrister, Victorian
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About the Webinar
When things turn ugly, a prudent executor or trustee should consider whether to seek judicial advice to reduce the risk of claims against them. The session looks at the issues in obtaining judicial advice in wills and estate matters and how it can be used as a risk management tool, including:
- When do you know it is time to seek juridical advice?
- Commencement of legal proceedings
- Interpretation of will or trust deed
- Varying powers
- Course of action which may create disputation in beneficiaries
- Legislative basis for judicial advice applications
- What are the essential elements of judicial advice applications?
- The statement of facts in judicial advice applications
- Judicial advice and the right of indemnity
- Nature and effect of judicial advice – the judicial advice direction
- When will judicial advice be refused?
- What happens if judicial advice is not obtained?
- Costs issues in obtaining judicial advice
Presented By
Justin Rizzi
Barrister, VictorianWho 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 – From April 1 st 2021, due to the new requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
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]