The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many of us. One thing that it has undoubtedly highlighted is that none of...
Although most people over 65 will not suffer cognitive impairment, for a large minority, dementia and other age-related conditions will enter their lives...
Business succession planning is critical in ensuring that any transition of the business, whether during your lifetime or following your death, is a...
Protecting your business, your estate and you You may be surprised to hear that in a recent Family Business Australia survey less than...
Australia’s famous author of “The Thorn Birds”, Colleen McCullough (who died in 2015) provided a great source of entertainment through her writing for...
We were instrumental in getting this tale over the line earlier this year and now we take the time to reflect on the...
Dissecting Decisions: Swanson v Reis [2018] SASC 20 An Inheritance (Family Provision) claim has been dismissed on the first limb for the first...
What is a trust? A trust is a relationship that arises at law under which an entity (trustee) holds property for the benefit...
Argiro v Lagozino [2017] SASC 160 In a nutshell: Will making – where loss of testamentary capacity is a precursor to a statutory...
In a nutshell: defamatory words in a Will may not be struck out if they serve another purpose. A grandmother’s Will included a...
After a relative or close friend dies, many people are surprised to find out that they have been appointed as the executor of...
What seems grossly unjust at first glance, is often more complicated than we think. A tale often told, a father passes away, leaving...
It is an unfortunate, but all too common, scenario that upon the death of a family member – usually a parent – the...
International wills vs concurrent wills Do you live in Australia and have assets overseas? What happens to the assets when you die? Making...
“My Aged Care” was introduced on 1 July 2013 and consists of the My Aged Care website and the My Aged Care contact...
Another ‘win’ for our clients When this year’s prestigious Best Lawyers in Australia list was released on Friday 26 February, it once again...
Not quite child’s play Claiming for further provision from a deceased estate has long been thought to be the realm of the dependent...
Don’t Try This at Home Completing a DIY project, whether large or small, can provide a great sense of achievement. However, unless you’re...
From 1 July 2014, South Australians have been able to record their instructions and wishes for future health care and living arrangements in...