Course

Drafting culturally appropriate wills for Aboriginal clients

UNSW EDGE

Updated Oct 14, 2019

CPD units: 0.5

Knowledge area: Professional skills

This module explores the additional considerations required when drafting a culturally appropriate will for an Aboriginal client. Professor Prue Vines provides an overview of the three main issues:

1. Kinship

2. Death and the disposal of the body

3. Passing secret information or ritual objects

Facilitator: Professor Prue Vines, UNSW Law

Recorded: 1 August 2019

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