Fiduciary Fallout: Court removal of executors in estates

In this episode, Caite & Michele delve into the world of removing executors from administering an estate! Michele shares with us two cases that demonstrate removal situations, but in different circumstances. In this chat, we talk about: You can (and should!) read the full cases. Have a question or want to submit a case for…

Lost & Found: Making a power of attorney and extent of understanding

In an earlier post, I wrote about the decision of Lambourne v Marrable and, naturally, it was a particularly interesting case to discuss further in a recent episode of The Heir Waves podcast. So, here it is! In this episode, Caite & Michele are joined by a special guest, Dr Pip Coore of Hemmant’s List, and discuss…

Embracing the Early Inheritance in family provision – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some more interesting cases in succession law. Have a listen below: Embracing the Early Inheritance in family provision In this episode, Caite & Michele discuss: With increasing levels of inter-generational wealth transfer happening, this is an episode (and…

Re Marsella and genuine and real consideration – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some more interesting cases in succession law. Have a listen below: Freedom of Discretion: Re Marsella and ”real and genuine” consideration In this episode, Caite & Michele discuss: Follow up question from ‘Episode 1: To Love and To…

Mutual wills & disentitling conduct – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some interesting cases, including one that involved mutual wills and another involving, my favourite topic, disentitling conduct. Have a listen below: Title: To love and to loathe: mutual wills and disentitling conduct In this episode, Caite & Michele…