Estate Litigation (LAWS7704)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2015
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Intensive
Class hours
26 Contact hours
Restricted
GCAppLaw, GDipAppLaw, MAppLaw, LLM, LLM(Adv), LLM(#16), LLM(#24), MICLaw Quota: minimum of 12 enrolments.
Course enquiries
Dr J. de Groot
Course description
This course is an advanced level examination of the regulation and practice of litigating disputes over estates in Australia, including family provision claims, disputes about testamentary capacity, suspicious circumstances, and the use of mediation in the context of estate litigation. The course seeks to develop students' ability to articulate clearly and coherently the legal and policy issues in relation to estate litigation, formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and suggest reform improvements in relation to the law.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/03/2017 - 27/05/2017) | Brisbane CBD | Intensive | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (24/08/2015 - 17/10/2015) | Brisbane CBD | Intensive | Course Profile |