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Another video will

This week Jackson J admitted a video recording to probate, made by the deceased and comprising a file on his personal computer. In it, the deceased said "My girlfriend would like me to do a will before I pick up my motorcycle. As I am too lazy, I’ll just say it... I’ll fill out the … Continue reading Another video will

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Australia wide Doyle’s List

I am really excited to be named one of the five preeminent junior counsel for the whole of Australia in the 2018 Doyle's List for "Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Barristers – Australia".  Also, the only Queenslander, and the only female barrister on the preeminent list.  You can view the list here.

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Radio Interview

Last week I did an ABC radio interview about video wills, discussing the recent mobile phone video will case I appeared in.  Listen here.

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Mobile phone video recording admitted to probate

Judgment was given and probate granted yesterday in the well-publicised case of the mobile phone video will.  Reasons yet to be published (they were given ex temp, but his Honour has indicated he intends to publish them), I will post them when they are. See the Courier Mail article here. A lot of fellow succession … Continue reading Mobile phone video recording admitted to probate

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Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast

A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by Clarissa Rayward for her Happy Lawyer, Happy Life podcast.  You can listen to the podcast here.

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Doyle’s List National recognition

Very excited to be the only Queenslander who made it to the Australia-wide "preeminent" Doyle's list for junior counsel in Wills and Estate litigation. See the list here.

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Doyle’s List 2017

Very proud to make Doyle’s List for the third year running, being named one of Queensland’s “Preeminent” Wills & Estate Litigation junior barristers in the 2017 rankings. The list can be viewed here.