Most mistakes made by wills and estates lawyers involve administering the estate. Lawyers might think that this is the easy part of the job, but unfortunately appears not to be the case and has been the second most costly claims area.
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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.
LIJ Articles
Would your client's will withstand a testamentary capacity challenge?
Will Making, Estate Administration
01 Dec 23
A recent case highlights that video recording interviews to take instructions for a will can help prove the will-maker had testamentary capacity.
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Preparing a will — do the basics well
Will Making
02 Oct 23
Preparing a will for clients involves more than a one size fits all approach. It requires a deep understanding of the law, thorough information gathering, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Latest News & Alerts
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.
News
New CEO to lead LPLC in 2025
03 Dec 24
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Maini as LPLC’s new Chief Executive Officer from 6 January 2025.
News
LPLC Annual Report 2023-2024
31 Oct 24
The LPLC Annual Report for 2023–2024 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 31 October 2024.