Publications & Presentations

Academic Position at Macquarie University
Convenor of Succession Law

https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/unit_offerings/157571/unit_guide

Publications

de Mestre, MaryAnn, ‘Probate Challenges in Cross-Jurisdictional Wills’ STEP Newsletter 25 June 2024

de Mestre, Mary-Ann & Kha, Henry “Testamentary undue influence in Australia: should it be reformed?” | Trusts & Trustees | Oxford Academic (oup.com), 13 Apr 2024

de Mestre, Mary-Ann “Exploring the Legal Implications of Electronic Wills” LSJ Online, 2 Feb 2024

de Mestre, Mary-Ann “Construction of a Will & A Solicitor’s Responsibility” LSJ Online, 16 Jan 2023

de Mestre, Mary-Ann, Ethics in Elder Law and Substitute Decision Making; “Preparation, Execution and Use of Powers of Attorney” presentation, International Legal Ethics Conference VII, Fordham University, New York (2016)

de Mestre, MaryAnn “Editorial” (2015) 9 Elder Law Review, Article 1 de Mestre, Mary-Ann – — “Developments in Case Law on Human Rights & the Older Person: Nicholson v Knaggs [2009] VSC 64” (2015) 9 Elder Law Review Article 6

de Mestre, MaryAnn, Field Sue UWS, “Inquiry into Elder Abuse in NSW” 13/11/2015

de Mestre, MaryAnn “Supported Decision Making as an Alternative to Guardianship Orders” (2014) 8 Elder Law Review

Awards

Finalist for Partner of the Year Wills & Estates 2024

https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/partner-of-the-year-awards/winners/2024-winners-and-finalists

Finalist for Academic of the Year 2023

https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/australian-law-awards/winners/2023-winners-and-finalists

Nominated for a CLM Inspire Award 2024

https://connectinglawyermums.com.au/

Podcast Appearances

Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network: Protege: There are so many opportunities, if you just look for them

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2v51REz2IqL6NrTQujGCSh?si=J8xv_AXLSK6tKq7gsluvJA

Thrive in Business, The Shocking Truth: Why Only 24% of Australians Have a Will with Mary-Ann de Mestre

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shocking-truth-why-only-24-of-australians-have/id1670234776?i=1000648110428

Your aged care compass, ‘Elder Abuse with MaryAnn de Mestre and Nicholas Donnelly’ 23 July 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gJeh0YMbavFVYvqmr0CVv?si=8ESlAwjJT1i6sNfMej1MsQ