Independent Administrators ad their Duties

Independent Administrators and their Duties

This session expores the role of an independent administrator, including the circumstances that necessitate their appointment and the jurisdictional differences between NSW and the ACT. We will examine the duties and responsibilities of a court-appointed independent administrator, highlighting any variations between final and interim appointments. Additionally, the session will address managing personal liability in this role.

TAMARA GOODWIN

LEGAL PRACTITIONER DIRECTOR
GLASS GOODWIN

Tamara is a legal practitioner director of Glass Goodwin Solicitors, a firm specialising in wills and estates law. Tamara is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates. She regularly acts as a court appointed independent administrator of deceased estates both in NSW and the ACT.  She has been recognised as a NSW leading & pre-eminent practitioner in Wills and Estates Litigation and Succession Planning in the 2015 to 2023 editions of the Doyle’s Guide. 

 

Details

  • This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register. 
  • Cost: Members - $50, Non-members $70
  • CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 4
  • This event was recorded as part of the 10th Annual Wills and Estates Conference on Thursday 5 September 2024.
  • This recording will expire on 31 December 2024

 

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Registration

Member Registration $50.00(GST incl.) Register
Non-member registration $70.00(GST incl.) Register

Schedule

Speakers

Sponsors & Supporters

                              

This event is proudly supported by Equity Trustees. With this generous support we are able to offer a subsidised rate on member tickets. 

Equity Trustees was established in 1888 for the purpose of providing independent and impartial trustee and executor services to help families throughout Australia protect their wealth. As one of Australia’s largest and oldest listed independent trustees, they offer a diverse range of services to individuals, families and corporate clients including asset management, financial advice, estate planning and philanthropic services.

In 2022, Australian Executor Trustees (AET) joined the Equity Trustees group of companies, expanding their network of offices into all major cities, and the capability of their specialist teams. Together they share a deep commitment to their purpose of helping people take care of the future.