Q & A on Testamentary Trusts
Q. I have heard of some people having Wills that include testamentary trusts. What are they? A. A testamentary trust is simply a trust that is established through a Will. There are many different types of trusts that arise in Wills: from a simple trust where funds are...
10 Common Misconceptions with Estate Planning
10 Common Misconceptions with Estate Planning
Power of Attorney- What Restrictions Apply?
A Power of Attorney is generally appointed to manage a donor’s financial affairs at some point during their lifetime. Typically, this is in the event of the donor’s loss of legal capacity. Not sure what restrictions apply? Let our experienced Adelaide lawyers explain...
Family Trusts
Family Trusts - What are they? As experienced family lawyers, we often get asked about family trusts and setting them up. There are many types of trusts and the word “trust” is often used in different contexts, resulting in understandable confusion. A trust is simply...
Challenging a Will
It is often difficult for people to accept that it is possible for their will to be contested. There are a number of ways when this might occur, including if: -The testamentary capacity of the will maker is questionable, for example where they may have been suffering...
Probate and Letters of Administration: What Is It?
So you have been named as an executor of a Will. Among various other duties including arranging funerals and dealing with assets and debts, you may need to obtain a grant of probate. Probate is, put simply, an order of the Supreme Court formally recognising the...
More About Digital Assets
Do you have a computer or smart phone or other connected device? Do you use online internet connected services – bank accounts, email, other payment services? It would be hard not to. Want to start a conversation about your digital assets and your wishes as to what...
Separation: When a Marriage or De Facto Relationship Ends
Seek legal advice early in a separation When it comes to separation and ending a marriage or de facto relationship (a break-up), it is advisable to get legal advice asap. There are a number of legal issues that need to be considered in a relationship breakdown...
Property Settlement After Separation or Divorce
How to formalise a property settlement agreement So your relationship didn’t work out. Now you need to work through what that means for your property. Talking things through with your former spouse is a good start. But we would always recommend getting legal advice...
Organ Donation
This year marks our 10 year anniversary of sponsorship of the 65 Roses Ball in support of Cystic Fibrosis South Australia Incorporated. Cystic Fibrosis is an insidious life shortening, affecting lung function. Sufferers may ultimately require lung transplants....