The following Key Risk Checklist covers the core issues practitioners should consider when acting for a testator.
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LPLC Articles
Can I act? Should I act?
Engagement/retainer management, Professional Responsibility, Will Making
12 Jun 25
The recent decision of Re Giaimo (No 1) [2025] VSC 55 provides a useful reminder and important guidance on whether it is appropriate for a legal practice to act for a client in defence of its own work.
Webinars
Duty and taxation issues in deceased estates
Tax, Estate Administration
01 May 25
The administration of a deceased estate often involves the identification and management of taxation and duty issues. In this webinar, Lav Chhabra, Accredited Specialist, Wills and Estates, reminds practitioners of some of the key taxation and duty concerns that arise in estate administration, and provides practical tips on how to manage the risks.
Client Resources
Parent to child property loans: Things to consider - Client Brochure
Conveyancing, Will Making, Mortgages, Client resources
16 Oct 24
This brochure is provided by LPLC as a template for lawyers to use for client information purposes. The brochure outlines what your clients should consider when they are planning to provide financial assistance to their child for the purpose of buying a home. Firms can use the sample brochure as it is, or use the word version to tailor the wording to suit their needs or create their own branded brochure.
Latest News & Alerts
News
LPLC welcomes new Committee member
Resources and information
28 Mar 25
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee is delighted to welcome Justin Graham KC as a new Committee member commencing in March 2025.
News
LPLC congratulates Adrian Finanzio SC on judicial appointment
28 Feb 25
The Legal Practitioners' Liability Committee and staff congratulate recent committee member, Adrian Finanzio SC, on his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Alert
Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Rule Changes
Tax
12 Dec 24
Legal practitioners acting in property transactions take note that the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) rules are changing on 1 January 2025.