Cameron Cowley is based in the Roberts + Morrow Armidale office as part of the Tax + Legal team. He is a lawyer and has been practicing for 18 years in commercial and corporate law and estate planning. Assisting SME businesses with their legal needs including mergers and acquisitions, leasing, contract review and negotiations and corporate governance matters such as shareholder and unitholder agreements.
He also practices in estate planning and enjoys assisting families design and implement the plan for their farm and/or business to pass to the next generation.
Cameron is an accredited specialist in Business Law with the Law Society of New South Wales, a member of the international Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a member of the Commercial Law Association of Australia.
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Live Webinar: Till Death Do Us Part: Mastering Mutual Wills for Blended Families and Asset Protection
Mutual wills promise certainty in estate planning for couples wanting to protect both their partner and children from previous relationships, but they come with risks. In this session, we will analyse the distinctions between mutual and mirror wills and the legal requirements for
PRESENTED BY
Cameron Cowley
Special Counsel - Business Law Accredited Specialist -
Roberts and Morrow
, Armidale
Date/Time
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
SA & NT: 3pm to 4pm
WA: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
About the Webinar
Mutual wills promise certainty in estate planning for couples wanting to protect both their partner and children from previous relationships, but they come with risks. In this session, we will analyse the distinctions between mutual and mirror wills and the legal requirements for enforceability, including:
- The legal distinction between binding mutual wills and reciprocal mirror wills
- Drafting tips for clear evidence, intentional language, and irrevocable agreements
- Identifying when mutual wills work best versus when they create unsuitable rigidity
- Flexible mutual will structures
- Protecting specific assets for bloodline preservation while allowing flexibility for future windfalls and acquisitions
- Coordinating mutual wills with joint tenancy modifications and ownership agreements to achieve testamentary objectives
- Managing changing circumstances through regular reviews, separation protocols, and when mutual agreements should be dissolved
Presented By
Cameron Cowley
Special Counsel - Business Law Accredited Specialist, Roberts and Morrow Armidale, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers and accountants throughout Australia who advise in estate planning matters. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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