Full Record

Statutory wills: the courts get creative -- Why statutory wills are important when capacity has never existed, has existed to a limited extent or where capacity fully existed but was then lost -- Process and procedure for statutory wills - comparative jurisdictional focus -- The core test that must be met for a statutory will - state by state comparison - will it be easier in some than others? -- Compliance with formalities -- Statutory wills, testamentary trusts and asset protection - GAU v GAV -- Statutory wills that resolve family provision claims - a new approach in NSW -- Other uses for statutory wills -- Proving what the testator would have intended -- Conclusion