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Live Webinar: Staking Your Claim: Eligibility and Evidence Issues in Family Provision Claims

Not every disgruntled family member is able to make a family provision claim. A key component is determining whether a claim has a basis in the first place, as well as adequately addressing and proving need. This session delves into the criteria determining eligibility for asserti
PRESENTED BY Craig Birtles Barrister - Second Floor Wentworth Chambers , Sydney

Date/Time

Monday 12th May 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
SA & NT:  1.00pm to 2.00pm
WA: 11.30am to 12.30pm

About the Webinar

Not every disgruntled family member is able to make a family provision claim. A key component is determining whether a claim has a basis in the first place, as well as adequately addressing and proving need. This session delves into the criteria determining eligibility for asserting a claim against an estate and explores the evidentiary requirements essential for satisfying the court. It covers:

  • Who’s in and who’s out – navigating the categories of eligible claimants
  • Scope and extent of full and frank disclosure regarding financial position and need
  • Evidence of relationships - what do the courts need to see?
  • The importance of timing – key lessons from Re Haddow: Haddow v Haddow [2021] VSC 553
  • War stories and learnings from recent cases

Presented By

Craig Birtles
Barrister, Second Floor Wentworth Chambers Sydney, NSW

Craig was called to the Bar in May 2017. Craig is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a co-author of C Birtles and R Neal, Hutley's Australian Wills Precedents 8th Edition (LexisNexis Butterworths) 2013, 9th Edition 2016 and 10th Edition 2021.

Before being called to the Bar Craig was a solicitor at Teece Hodgson & Ward from 2008 – 2017 and was an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates Law.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for succession lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Certificate

Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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