common form probate

October 18, 2016 caitebrewer Case Updates, Probate, Solemn Form Cases

Solemn or common form grant?

In this recent judgment Peter Lyons J discusses the differences between a common form and a solemn form grant of probate. Read Re Toulitch here.

June 8, 2016 caitebrewer Case Updates, Probate, Solemn Form Cases

Delusions, death and solemn form

Interesting case handed down yesterday by Lindsay J in the NSW Supreme Court discussing delusions and their effect on testamentary capacity. There is a good discussion about the law on delusions, as well as the difference between solemn form and common form grants. Read Re Sue [2016] NSWSC 721 here.