Family Provision ClaimsVIC

This comprehensive and practical legal publication provides complete coverage of family provision claims in Victoria, when acting for either the plaintiff or the estate.

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Overview

This comprehensive and practical legal publication provides complete coverage of family provision claims in Victoria, when acting for either the plaintiff or the estate.

The guide provides detailed and easy-to-follow commentary on the three-stage process applicable to family provision claims, allowing the practitioner to provide accurate initial advice and conduct a matter from negotiation through to settlement or hearing.

Practical commentary and authorities on key issues have also been provided. These have been prepared by lawyers with significant experience of estate law in Victoria.

Also included are 101 Succession Answers and 101 Subpoena Answers, which are useful reference guides.

Precedents in this publication include:

  • Suite of letters to the client and other relevant parties;
  • Offers of compromise and Calderbank offers;
  • Deed of settlement of a claim;
  • Deed of family arrangement;
  • Brief to counsel with example content;
  • Necessary forms and precedents to file or respond to a claim.

The detailed Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.

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