Complex Estate Litigation, Estate Planning and Administration Conference

Schedule

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:15 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney, NS

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Be guided by leading barristers and expert solicitors for an essential deep dive into the challenges of wills and estates practice. Designed for experienced professionals and those needing more advanced guidance, this advanced program delivers essential updates and practical strategies for managing sophisticated and complex estate matters. Gain valuable insight into key litigation trends, Family Provision claims by grandchildren and the interplay of estoppel, trusts and estates. Learn how to effectively handle disputes involving executors and court-appointed administrators. Delve into planning for blended families, the implications of superannuation in estate planning and strategies for estate tax and duties.

Session 1: Complex Estate Litigation
Chair: Angela Djukanovic, Barrister, Chalfont Chambers; Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2024

> Estate Litigation: Recent Cases and the Takeaways for Your Practice
Presented by John Armfield, Barrister & Mediator, Two Wentworth Chambers; Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel, Doyle's Guide 2024

> Family Provision Claims: The Position of Grandchildren
Presented by Michelle Painter SC, Nine Selborne Chambers; Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2024

> Estoppel and Trusts and Their Interaction with Succession Law
Presented by Linda Clarke, Barrister, Second Floor Wentworth Chambers and Orange Chambers

> Dealing with Disputes with Executors and Court Appointed Administrators
Presented by Justine Taylor, Principal Director, TEP, Uther Webster & Evans Solicitors; Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates; Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024

Session 2: Complex Estates Planning and Administration Issues
Chair: Stephen Lynch, Director, Somerville Legal; Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates; Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2024 and former author, LexisNexis ‘Practical Guide Succession Law’

> Blended Families: Estate Planning Options (Without Having to K*ll the Spouse!)
Presented by Mark Squire, Practice Group Leader, Wills and Estates, Vinden Lawyers

> Developments in Superannuation Estate Planning
Presented by Dung Lam, Principal, West Garbutt; Accredited Taxation Law Specialist New South Wales Law Society; Chartered Tax Adviser

> Avoiding Unnecessary Estate Taxes or Duty
Presented by Michael Bennett, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers; Lecturer in tax law in the UNSW Masters of Laws Program
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