Principles of Australian succession law / Ken Mackie.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2017.

3rd edition

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Wills -- Australia.

Inheritance and succession -- Australia.

Probate law and practice -- Australia.

Estates (Law) -- Australia.

1. Introduction

2. The general nature of a will

3. Making a will - The mental elements

4. Statutory wills - Wills for persons who lack testamentary capacity

5. Making a will - The formal requirements

6. Revocation and alteration of wills

7. Republication and revival

8. Construction of wills

9. Gifts by will

10. Distribution on intestacy

11. Family provision

12. Personal representatives

13. Grants of representation

14. The administrative process Part I: - Functions and duties of personal representatives

15. The administrative process Part II: - Powers, rights and liabilities of personal representatives

16. Survivorship.

"Now in its third edition, Principles of Australian succession law is a comprehensive and accessible introductory overview of the current law of succession in Australia. Written by expert in the field of succession, Ken Mackie, this book provides coverage of all Australian jurisdictions and is a valuable resource for law students, wills and estate lawyers, and any other practitioners working in the field of succession. This edition has been updated and revised in all areas to include both case law and legislative developments in succession law." - Publisher's website.

Includes index.

9780409345315

lxxiii, 426 p. ; 24 cm