Wills & Estates
COVID-19: Business Succession Planning
April 27, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many of us. One thing that it has undoubtedly highlighted is that none of...
The Issue of Capacity
April 10, 2020Although most people over 65 will not suffer cognitive impairment, for a large minority, dementia and other age-related conditions will enter their lives...
Modern Issues in Business Succession Planning
April 10, 2020Business succession planning is critical in ensuring that any transition of the business, whether during your lifetime or following your death, is a...
Succession Planning
June 21, 2019Protecting your business, your estate and you You may be surprised to hear that in a recent Family Business Australia survey less than...
“The Thorn Birds Between Two Roses”: Conflicting Wills
November 9, 2018Australia’s famous author of “The Thorn Birds”, Colleen McCullough (who died in 2015) provided a great source of entertainment through her writing for...
“As Told by Hassold”: A Tale of Many Wills
November 7, 2018We were instrumental in getting this tale over the line earlier this year and now we take the time to reflect on the...
Wills: Greedy v Needy
July 4, 2018Dissecting Decisions: Swanson v Reis [2018] SASC 20 An Inheritance (Family Provision) claim has been dismissed on the first limb for the first...
Powers of Attorney
June 22, 2018A Power of Attorney is a document that gives a person (called the Donee, Attorney or Appointee) the power to act on behalf...
Advance Care Directives
June 22, 2018Many people will have heard of documents such as Medical Powers of Attorney, Anticipatory Directions and Powers of Guardianship – the purpose of...
Making a Will
June 22, 2018Wills and agency appointments are not something that should concern only older people. They should be put in place as part of the...
The Benefits of Incorporating a Testamentary Trust in Your Will
March 26, 2018What is a trust? A trust is a relationship that arises at law under which an entity (trustee) holds property for the benefit...
Wills
March 26, 2018Argiro v Lagozino [2017] SASC 160 In a nutshell: Will making – where loss of testamentary capacity is a precursor to a statutory...
In the Estate of Linda Vera Frencken (Deceased) [2017] SASC 160
December 21, 2017In a nutshell: defamatory words in a Will may not be struck out if they serve another purpose. A grandmother’s Will included a...
So You’ve Been Appointed as an Executor…….Now What?
October 31, 2017After a relative or close friend dies, many people are surprised to find out that they have been appointed as the executor of...
Succession Law: Tiburzi v Butler [2017] SASCFC 89 (28 July 2017)
October 31, 2017What seems grossly unjust at first glance, is often more complicated than we think. A tale often told, a father passes away, leaving...
Inheritance Disputes
December 16, 2016It is an unfortunate, but all too common, scenario that upon the death of a family member – usually a parent – the...
Wills for Different Countries
May 26, 2016International wills vs concurrent wills Do you live in Australia and have assets overseas? What happens to the assets when you die? Making...
Aged Care – Estate Planning and Substitute Decision-Making
May 26, 2016“My Aged Care” was introduced on 1 July 2013 and consists of the My Aged Care website and the My Aged Care contact...
Well Recognised! Seven of Australia’s Best Lawyers
March 2, 2016Another ‘win’ for our clients When this year’s prestigious Best Lawyers in Australia list was released on Friday 26 February, it once again...
Family Provision Claims in South Australia
February 15, 2016Not quite child’s play Claiming for further provision from a deceased estate has long been thought to be the realm of the dependent...
Why a Solicitor Should Prepare and Witness Your Will
December 17, 2015Don’t Try This at Home Completing a DIY project, whether large or small, can provide a great sense of achievement. However, unless you’re...
Advance Care Directives
September 7, 2015From 1 July 2014, South Australians have been able to record their instructions and wishes for future health care and living arrangements in...