Estate Administration (Paper)

Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout. 

Presenters:  

Alison Gilbert, Partner, Brookfields

Sacha Jugum, Senior Associate, Brookfields

Synopsis: 

These materials will provide useful guidance and a practical overview of the fundamentals of Estate Administration, from receiving notification of a client’s death, to identification of the executor(s) and the assets, through to distribution and winding up of the Estate.  

It covers issues that can arise with executor appointments, time-frames to be aware of, potential claims, intestacy and partial intestacies, bringing in the assets, testamentary trusts, life interests and everything in between. 

These Materials will help you:

You will gain insights into dealing with grieving families and receive tips for managing conflicts between the different parties involved.

Intended Audience:

All lawyers and legal executives new to practising in the Estate Administration area, or those wanting an update, including both general and sole practitioners.