LAW4311 Succession Law - Exam Notes (DUX, 87)

Description

These notes were used to Dux the LAW4311 Succession Law unit in Semester 1, 2021. These are detailed and structured notes covering the entirety of the course material (including case summaries and clear step-by-step guides to answer problem or exam questions on each topic). The notes are colour coded throughout - important information in yellow, legislation in blue, cases in green/pink (depending on whether affirming or negating principles), and orange for links between topics. These features make the notes accessible and easy to use to produce HD-level responses in the assignment and exam. These notes cover all examinable topics including: * Topic 1 - Introduction; * Topic 2 - Intestacy * Topic 3 - Wills and Will Making * Topic 4 - Mental Elements in Will Making; * Topic 5 - Formalities * Topic 6 - Exceptions to Formalities; * Topic 7 - Changing a Will; * Topic 8 - Construction of Wills; * Topic 9 - Gifts by Will; * Topic 10 - Family Provision; * Topic 11 - Personal Representatives; * Topic 12 - Grants of Representation; * Topic 13 - Functions and Duties of Personal Representatives; * Topic 14 - Powers, rights, and liabilities of Personal Representatives Please ensure you adapt these notes for any changes to the course for your semester. For best results, this should be used in conjunction with the corresponding exam script.