Monday, 2 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law and Procedural Law
This program is based on ACT legislation
Chair
Andrew Freer, Principal, KJB Law; Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation ACT Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2025
The Continuing Evolution of Succession Law in the ACT
- Key cases over the last year covering testamentary capacity; undue influence and the rectification of wills
- FPA litigation and the required Notice of Claim: critical instructions to lawyers from the NSW Courts that needs to be adopted in the ACT
- The increasing need to guide and protect clients acting as Estate Administrators
- A summary of the impact of the VAD legislation and the approach that may need to be considered with clients
Presented by David Toole, Special Counsel, Lexmerca; Accredited Specialist in Property Law
Presenters
Andrew Freer, Principal, KJB LawAndrew Freer graduated from ANU with a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. After joining KJB Law in 1995, Andrew became a partner in 2000. Andrew has an extensive practice in Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Estate Litigation. Andrew has presented Professional Development Seminars for the ACT Law Society and Legalwise Seminars. Andrew grew up at Ungarie, in Central NSW. Andrew is a keen cyclist and has three children which explains his grey hair.
David Toole, Special Counsel, Lexmerca
David Toole is a highly regarded and experienced Canberra lawyer having been in practice in the ACT for over 20 years after practising in New South Wales for 6 years. In 2016 David completed a Masters in Wills and Estates with the College of Law (NSW). In addition to having extensive knowledge in the field of Estate Planning, David has a passion for assisting clients to put in place an effective estate plan. David has a good working relationship with a number of local accountant and financial planners. He utilises those connections to bring comprehensive and tax effective solutions for our estate planning clients. Building on his Property Law expertise, David is able to work closely with clients that are transitioning to retirement or aged care accommodation. David was the Deputy Chair and a Board Member of DUO Services Australia Limited before its recent merger. He is also an Associate Member Taxation Institute of Australia.
