Acting for disappointed beneficiaries, or those left out of a will carries with it strict time limits and need for a detailed knowledge of legislation and common law.
Missing time limits, miscommunication or misunderstanding a client’s rights are the most common causes of claims in this area. This section has articles, checklists and client brochures to help you navigate these issues and avoid errors.
Time limits most commonly missed in relation to tax.
Time limits most commonly missed in relation to bankruptcy.
Time limits most commonly missed in relation to wills, a claim example and lessons learned.
This booklet provides a guide, in question and answer format, for beneficiaries about what it means to be a beneficiary, what is required of them and what is involved in managing and finalising an estate in Victoria. The information is general in nature and not specific legal advice. For more information beneficiaries should contact their legal practitioner.
A downloadable diagram to help practitioners explain the differences between joint tenants and tenants in common.
This booklet provides a guide, in question and answer format, for executors about their role, their obligations and what is involved in managing and finalising an estate in Victoria.
For more information executors should contact their legal practitioner.
This LPLC Practice Risk Guide highlights the key risk areas in wills and estates work for legal practitioners, and provides recommendations and resources to help avoid claims.
