This session will examine the solicitor's obligation of confidentiality, and its practical implications in the context of elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters. It will cover:  

• Confidentiality under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules  

• What parts of an estate planning file are confidential?  

• Navigating confidentiality when engaging with third parties including attorneys, guardians and medical professionals  

• Confidentiality when the client’s capacity is in doubt or absent  

• Confidentiality after the client’s death, including when their estate is litigated