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Navigating Undue Influence and Fraudulent Calumny

Navigating Undue Influence and Fraudulent Calumny

This webinar will cover what it takes to run or defend a case involving allegations of undue influence or fraudulent calumny. It will consider the law around undue influence in relation to both inter-vivos transactions and testamentary dispositions and provide an overview of recent case law.

Topics will include:

  • the doctrine of fraudulent calumny and its recent consideration by the High Court in New Zealand
  • a discussion of the common pitfalls when running these sorts of cases and how these can be overcome
  • an overview of relevant case law.

Learning objectives

By attending this webinar you will:

  • Understand the subtle but important differences between undue influence in relation to inter-vivos transactions and wills.
  • Be up to date with recent case law and its effect on running undue influence cases, particularly in the context of applications for probate in solemn form.
  • Be better prepared to navigate the common pitfalls when running or defending cases involving allegations of undue influence or fraudulent calumny.

Who should attend

Family, property, trust & estate lawyers and civil litigators.

Presenters

  • Lisa McKeown - Duncan Cotterill, Wellington
  • Joshua Pietras - Duncan Cotterill, Wellington

 

Contact: [email protected] or 0800 333 111

Tuesday, 07 July 2026
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$178 Excl GST – Law Society members & associate members

Webinar
2.00 CPD Hours