Death, and the period of time before and after, is a turning point that often triggers stress, disharmony, and legal complexity. The object of this forum is to provide practitioners with an update on developments in the law in this field, and practical guidance on their application. The panel of presenters will cover:

• End-of-life decision making (and the various factors that can threaten such decision making, such as duress, diminished capacity, and the lack of a substituted decision maker)
• Relationship property issues arising on the death of a partner
• Interpreting wills and dealing with changes, revocations and errors
• Executors’ duties when responding to claims
• How to deal with claims
• Common pitfalls and practical tips
• Recent case law updates.

The presenters look forward to sharing these latest developments with you and providing practical tips, with a view to reducing complexity and conflict during this highly-charged period of time in your client’s life.

Programme outline

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• Deathbed confessions
• Death when with a partner
• Wills and case law update
• Claims and procedure

Learning objectives

By attending this half-day forum, you will:

• Familiarise yourself with your responsibilities when dealing with clients on their deathbed and executing their instructions.
• Become more confident to advise on executors’ obligations.
• Gain an understanding of relationship property issues that can arise on death.
• Have a better understanding of tikanga in the context of succession planning.
• Gain knowledge of various legal claims that might involve an estate.

Who should attend

Practitioners from the civil litigation, family, property and trusts & estates practice areas.

Presenters

• Gregory Ambler, TGT Legal, Auckland
• James Little, Shortland Chambers, Auckland
• Janna McGuigan, Canterbury Chambers, Christchurch and Bankside Chambers (Associate Member), Auckland
• Alice Nunn, Foy & Halse, Auckland

Times

• 12.45pm Registration
• 1.00pm Sessions begin
• 5.00pm Sessions end
• Live Web Stream registration closes - 3pm Tuesday 5 November 2024

Book

Please indicate your selection upon registration:

• Hard Copy - Your book will be given to you when you register on the day* - no extra charge 
• PDF - You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event - no extra charge 
• Both Hard Copy & PDF - You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event, and you can collect the hard copy book when you register on the day* - additional $30 charge

*Live web stream attendees - if you select hard copy or both - your book will be couriered to you.

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off
In-Person

• $445 - Law Society members and associate members
• $578 - Non-members

Live Web Stream

2+1 available for live web stream registrations - must be arranged at time of booking - find out more

• $425 - Law Society members and associate members
• $558 - Non-members

Download PDF brochure & registration form

Live Web Stream	6 November
Auckland	6 November
I can't attend, but please let me know when the book is available to purchase.

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE in writing of the change. NZLS CLE Ltd reserves the right to close registrations, and, cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.