Estate Administration Archives

How new AUSTRAC anti-money laundering obligations will impact our clients

21/04/2026 Australian law firms, including Grifin Legal, will be subject to mandatory anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations from 1 July 2026, marking a significant expansion of the country’s financial crime prevention regime. The new laws bring legal practitioners into line with banks and financial institutions that have long operated under similar requirements. …
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The importance of testamentary capacity: a review of recent cases

03/09/2025 Testamentary capacity is commonly a topic of contention in estate disputes. Determining whether a testator had testamentary capacity at the time they made their Will is not always straightforward. Having your Will prepared by a reputable estate planning solicitor is a vital step in ensuring testamentary capacity has been considered. Testamentary capacity refers to …
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