Executor Insights and Case Studies

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The Executor Insights and Case Studies podcast series walks you through the responsibilities of an executor, highlights common traps and pitfalls, and shares practical tips and real case studies. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently carry out your role as Executor.

Episódios

  1. 17 de mai.

    The assets your Will doesn't cover and what happens to them when you die.

    Most Australians have a Will that covers theirhouse, their car and their bank accounts; but what about their Bitcoin, their Netflix account, their online share portfolio, or the Instagram account with 50,000 followers that earns advertising revenue? For most people, these assetssimply vanish or become inaccessible when they die.

    14 min

  2. 08/12/2025

    Choosing an Executor

    When appointing an executor, it is important for a client to discuss the matter with their solicitor to ensure theestate is managed effectively and in the best interests of all beneficiaries. The choice of executor can have significant implications for the administration of the estate, particularly where the estate is large, complex, or involves multiple beneficiaries.  Every estate is unique in form and substance, and it is therefore important for the client to be mindful of the potential issues that may arise from appointing an unsuitable person as executor of their Will.  When appointing executors, clients should consider a number of factors, including the age and health of the executor, the history of the relationship between the executor and the beneficiaries, and the complexity of the estate.

    12 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    Sudden Death

    In this episode, we will be looking at a real-life situationoften faced by Executors, a sudden, unexpected death.

    27 min

  4. 25/09/2025

    Legal principles, underpinning an Executor’s role

    Key Topics How is the role of an executor distinct from that of an attorney or beneficiary?The Legal Principles that apply to anExecutorWhat Executors Actually Do Day-to-DayChallenges that Executors Face Case Study One - excessive funeral costs Case Study Two - distributing assets too quickly

    21 min
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The Executor Insights and Case Studies podcast series walks you through the responsibilities of an executor, highlights common traps and pitfalls, and shares practical tips and real case studies. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently carry out your role as Executor.

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