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The landscape of estate administration is becoming increasingly challenging. Significant tax reforms, growing asset complexity and heightened scrutiny of estate decisions mean that practitioners must be equipped to handle problems before they become disputes. Hear from The Honourable Justice Michael Meek, distinguished counsel and leading succession law specialists as they guide you through the most difficult aspects of probate and estate administration in NSW. Explore complex probate applications, letters of administration, charitable gifts, taxation reforms, affidavit evidence and judicial advice applications, and leave with practical tools to manage risk and confidently advise executors in even the most complicated estates.Session 1: Navigating Complex Probate and Administration Matters
Chair: Paul Evans, Special Counsel, Bridges Lawyers
> Opening Address
Presented by The Honourable Justice Michael Meek, Supreme Court of New South Wales
> Applications for Probate: Getting the Application Right
Presented by Craig Birtles, Barrister, Two Wentworth Chambers; Preeminent Wills and Estates Litigation Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2025
> Letters of Administration: Where Things Get Messy
Presented by John Armfield, Barrister & Mediator, Two Wentworth Chambers
> Estate Asset Driven Complexity
Panellists:
Josephine Pignataro, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers: Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law; Leading Wills and Estate Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Lisa To, Partner, Bartier Perry
Justine Taylor, Principal Director, Uther Webster & Evans Solicitors; Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates
> Managing Charitable Bequests Under a Will: Common Traps
Presented by Paul Evans, Special Counsel, Bridges Lawyers
Session 2: Recent Tax Reform, Affidavit Evidence and Judicial Advice Applications in Deceased Estates
> Tax Issues in Estate Administration: Recent Reforms and Drafting Mistakes That Trigger Tax Problems
Presented by Denis Barlin, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers
> Affidavit Evidence, Privilege and Confidentiality
Presented by Guy Moloney, Partner, HWL Ebsworth; Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2025; Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia, Trusts and Estates, 2026
> Prudent Judicial Advice Applications
Presented by Justine Taylor, Principal Director, Uther Webster & Evans Solicitors; Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates
Expertly produced by Jane Willy
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Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 132 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney
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