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....
Superannuation Death Benefits
There is much confusion among clients and their estate planning as to where their superannuation benefits fit in with their Wills. Superannuation may or may not form part of your estate on your death to follow the terms of your Will or if you do not have a Will (it is...
Did You Know? Frequently Asked Questions – Family Law
As experienced family lawyers in Adelaide, we are often asked questions regarding marriage and relationship breakdown and divorce. We have put together a list of FAQ”s to provide some initial guidance: My ex is not paying child support, what can I do? If your former...
Digital Assets & The Law – What You Need To Know
Just as estate planning is needed for the distribution of financial and material assets, it has become increasingly important to plan for the distribution of one’s digital assets.