Did you know that if you were a claimant in any legal action at the time of your death, that such action might survive for the benefit of your estate? Similarly, if you were the subject of a claim against you, such action might survive your death and continue against...
We are now settled into our new offices at Level 2 / 60 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide. If you have not visited us yet at our new offices, feel free to come and check them out. While you are here, you might want to consider a review of your estate planning documents...
We often meet with clients concerned about leaving an inheritance to a “problem” beneficiary. Common examples include an alcoholic, a drug addict, a compulsive gambler or spendthrift, a bankrupt beneficiary, a beneficiary going through a matrimonial break up...
The High Court of Australia has been called upon to hear an appeal regarding the legal parentage of a child “B” born as a result of an artificial insemination procedure. In this case the donor “X” is a person known to the donee mother. The donor’s name appeared on...
Powers of Attorney are a type of agency arrangement whereby a principal appoints an attorney or attorneys to manage their financial affairs. Powers of Attorney created in South Australia are governed by the Powers of Attorney & Agency Act 1984. A general Power...
