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Recorded Interactive Webinar: Till Documents Do Us Part: Mutual Wills in the Modern Context

Mutual wills involve a binding agreement that may restrict future testamentary freedom—but poor drafting can leave those intentions open to challenge. This session explores the complexities of mutual will arrangements and the importance of drafting both the wills and associated co
PRESENTED BY Asheetha Jelliffe Partner - Bridges Lawyers , Sydney

About the Webinar

Mutual wills involve a binding agreement that may restrict future testamentary freedom—but poor drafting can leave those intentions open to challenge. This session explores the complexities of mutual will arrangements and the importance of drafting both the wills and associated contracts with clarity and care. Topics include:

  • What makes a “mutual will” and how it differs from mirror wills
  • The role of the binding contract and its relationship to the wills
  • Legal consequences when the surviving party revokes or changes their will
  • The importance of clearly expressed mutual intention and discerning the subject matter of the contract
  • Common drafting pitfalls: vague terms, inconsistent clauses, imprecise identification of beneficiaries, and how drafting failures can undermine enforceability
  • Balancing enforceability, fairness, and flexibility—especially in blended family scenarios
  • Mutual wills and the impact of notional estate provisions in NSW
  • Equitable estoppel and contracts to make a will: what’s the difference?
  • Recent case law including enforceability of informal and verbal contracts

Presented By

Asheetha Jelliffe
Partner, Bridges Lawyers Sydney, NSW

Asheetha was admitted to practice in 2003. She has over 20 years' experience in Wills and Estates Law and became an Accredited Specialist in 2011. She is appointed by the Law Society of NSW as a member of the Advisory Committee for Specialist Accreditation in Wills and Estates, as is the Head Assessor of that committee. She is also the Chair of the inaugural Advisory Committee for Special Accreditation in Elder Law in NSW.

Although her main area of practice is in contested estate litigation, including testamentary capacity matters, family provision cases and other trust and estate administration suits, she has utilised that experience in her growing estate planning practice. Asheetha has been appointed as a Court Appointed Administrator for estates.

She is a regular presenter at seminars and workshops in the areas of Wills and Estates law. Asheetha is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Asheetha is listed in the 2025 Doyles Guide’s lists as a Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer and Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in NSW.

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 Information

Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. 

OPTIONAL ONLINE QUIZ

This Recorded Interactive Webinar includes an optional online quiz for completion after viewing the recording.  Upon completion of the quiz with a 100% pass rate the successful registered user will receive a CPD certificate confirming completion and the CPD units/points/hours earned.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

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, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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