Wood v Inglis [2008] NSWSC 1427

Wood v Inglis [2008] NSWSC 1427

It is inappropriate to make an order for transfer of estate shares under s 84 Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898, where the estate remains unadministered, the quantum of trust debt to the estate is unresolved, and there is potential prejudice to the estate; summary relief is not available in cases where uncertainty or claims under the Family Provision Act may arise.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 December 2008
Procedural Posture
Succession Proceedings (summons Under S 84, Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898) / Application for Transfer of Shares; Determination of Summary Relief
Outcome
Summons dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
['executors and Administrators' 'distribution of Estate Assets' 'trustee Companies' 'family Provision Act Applications' 'constructive Trusts']
['succession Law' 'equity'] ['executors and Administrators' 'distribution of Estate Assets' 'trustee Companies' 'family Provision Act Applications' 'constructive Trusts']

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Procedural Posture

Succession Proceedings (summons Under S 84, Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898) / Application for Transfer of Shares; Determination of Summary Relief

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether executors can be compelled to transfer shares in trustee company to legatees prior to full administration of estate' 'Whether s 84, Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898 relief is appropriate where estate not fully administered' 'Whether shares are held by executors as constructive trustees or executors' 'Potential implications for Family Provision Act applications']

Ratio Decidendi

It is inappropriate to make an order for transfer of estate shares under s 84 Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898, where the estate remains unadministered, the quantum of trust debt to the estate is unresolved, and there is potential prejudice to the estate; summary relief is not available in cases where uncertainty or claims under the Family Provision Act may arise.

Court Disposition

Summons dismissed with costs

Orders

  • ['Summons dismissed with costs']