NSW Supreme Court introduces new measures for disputed deceased estate cases

22/05/2009

Disputes over the allocation of deceased estates will be resolved faster, more easily and with less expense in the NSW Supreme Court, thanks to a raft of initiatives to be formally introduced next month.

Under changes prescribed in the Equity Division’s new **Practice Note SC Eq 7, to take effect from 1 June, **applications under the Family Provision Act and the Succession Act will now:

•�� �require compulsory mediation; •�� �be case-managed online prior to hearing, if appropriate; and •�� �use a standard affidavit to provide a more efficient and cheaper resolution process.

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**22 May 2009 **


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