Fundamentals: Managing Family Provision Claims in the ACT

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Managing Family Provision Claims in the ACT

With house prices, cost of living pressures, and blended families on the rise, family provision claims are becoming more frequent and complicated.

This session will cover:

  • Fundamentals of managing family provision litigation in the ACT Supreme Court for both plaintiffs and estates
  • Pitfalls for practitioners
  • Tips and tricks to utilise when making/defending family provision claims against an estate in the ACT
  • Outline important recent cases from the ACT Supreme Court
  • Outline general principles in family provision claims

PERRY CABBAN

SENIOR ASSOCIATE
BAL LAWYERS

Perry has broad experience in all aspects of estates, including estate planning, probate and administration, estate litigation and estate disputes. He enjoys working with his clients to navigate complex estates processes by providing practical solutions and communicating in a straightforward and pragmatic way. Perry's main area of practice is advising clients in estate disputes and litigation, including family provision claims, with a view to resolving matters quickly and effectively. Perry holds a Masters of Applied Law (majoring in wills and estates), was listed as a Doyle's Guide Rising Star in Estates (NSW and ACT) in 2023, and is an active member of the Elder Law & Succession Law Committee.

DETAILS

  • This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register. 
  • Cost: Members - $50, New Lawyers and Students - $25, Non-members $70
  • CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 4
  • This event was recorded as part of the Fundamentals Webinar Series on Tuesday 30 July 2024.
  • This recording will expire on 31 March 2025

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Non-member Registration $70.00(GST incl.) Register

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