Scott-Mackenzie v Bail [2017] VSCA 108 (10 May 2017) - Step-child includes the child of a deceased’s domestic partner

  • Author : George Baker - 16-05-2017

Scott-Mackenzie v Bail [2017] VSCA 108 (10 May 2017) - Step-child includes the child of a deceased’s domestic partner

A very strong Court, consisting f Beach & Ferguson JJA and McMillan AJA, considered on appeal whether the expression “stepchild”, being a person entitled to claim under the now amended provisions of Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958, extended to the child of a deceased’s domestic partner.  The short answer delivered in long and thoughtful judgement, is yes, see paragraph 50.


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