Friday, 6 December 2024 | 8:30am - 6:00pm | In-Person & by Webinar
6 CPD units including Professional Skills
Limited In-Person tickets left!
Join us for a full day of in-depth discussions and insights at the Succession Law Conference 2024 at the Hilton Hotel.
Presented by the Succession and Elder Law Committee of the Society, this event is a must-attend for legal practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge and earn 6 CPD units while gaining valuable insights into the latest developments in Succession Law.
Attendees will hear from expert speakers, including a welcome address from Her Honour Judge Katrina Bochner, covering essential topics such as the new Succession Act 2023, Provisions of the Trustee Act, Tax in a Deceased Estate, Digital assets and Responsibilities of a Litigation Guardian, concluding with 2024 Estate Judgments in South Australia.
Registration includes all six sessions, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and networking drinks.
To view the full Conference brochure, please click here.
PROGRAM:
8:00am Registration
8:30am Opening and Welcome
8:45am Welcome Address by Her Honour Judge Katrina Bochner
Session 1: New Rules to replace Probate Rules 2015 for the Succession Act 2023
Panel Presenters: Christina Flourentzou, Registrar of Probates
Graham Edmonds-Wilson KC, Howard Zelling Chambers
Melissa Yule, Adelta Legal
The panel will discuss the changes proposed to the Uniform Civil Rules to replace the Probate Rules 2015 on the commencement of the Succession Act 2023, and will highlight some of the new procedures applicable to grants and to applications to the Supreme Court in relation to deceased estates.
Session 2: Provisions of the Trustee Act
Presenter: Gaetano Aiello, Treloar & Treloar
This session will consider provisions of the
Trustee Act and how they may assist trustees in the administration of estates and trusts.
Session 3: Tax 101: The Prequel
Presenter: Ian Raspin, BNR Partners
To many people, tax in a deceased estate context is about things like tax file numbers, tax returns, tax-free thresholds and tax liabilities. However, there are a range of 'tax-related' issues that practitioners should be alert to throughout the estate administration process. Through a series of common scenarios, Ian will explain why these issues are important.
Session 4: Digital Assets inclusive of Cryptocurrency
Presenters: Adrian Frinsdorf, Willam Buck
Rosemary Caruso, Johnston Withers
This presentation will explore the evolving scope of digital assets including cryptocurrency. In this session the presenters will discuss challenges and legal considerations surrounding the management and transfer of digital assets in estate planning.
Session 5: Roles and Responsibilities of a Litigation Guardian
Presenter: Bree Burns, Douglas Hoskins Legal
This session will provide an in-depth look at the role of litigation guardians, focusing on their critical function in protecting the interests of vulnerable parties in legal proceedings. You will learn about the key duties, responsibilities, and best practices for effectively representing those unable to advocate for themselves, including analysis of some helpful case studies.
This session caters to new or experienced lawyers looking to expand their knowledge.
Session 6: 2024 Estate Judgments in South Australia
Presenter: Mark Taylor, Edmund Barton Chambers
In this session, Mark Taylor will take attendees on a whistle stop tour through 2024 SA judgments relating to deceased estates.
5:00pm - 6:00pm Networking Drinks
Please be advised that this conference will be paperless for all in-person attendees. The session materials will be sent to your email one day before the conference. We encourage you to bring a laptop, tablet, or other electronic device to access the content during the event. For your convenience, power access will be available at the tables.
Limited capacity for In-person attendance, please register early.
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Registration Fees:
Platinum and Junior Members (admitted less than three years): $545
Members (admitted more than three years): $585
Non-Members: $695
GDLP/Student Associate/Concession: $395
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