Legislation in South Australia (SA) known as the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 enables someone that has been either left out of a Will or has not received enough to make a claim against [...]
Purchasing property is a significant investment. Deciding how to structure the ownership of your property is an important process. Under the Real Property Act 1886 (SA), when land is transferred [...]
One popular question asked of clients when preparing their wills is whether or not they can leave some or all of their estate to their beloved cat or dog. Unfortunately, in short, the answer is [...]
Some people neglect to hire wills lawyers in Adelaide because they assume drafting a will is straightforward. However, a wills lawyer can ensure your will complies with the law, minimise the risk [...]
What is a will? A will is a legal document that sets out who will inherit your assets when you die. A will also appoints executors and appoints guardians for any minor children. A will can also [...]
Many people don’t stop to think about the effect marriage, registration of a defacto relationship, divorce or deregistration of a defacto relationship will have on their will. With the rise of [...]
The need to have a valid will can be highlighted when contrasting what will happen to your estate if you die intestate (i.e. without a will). Take for example Allan who dies without a valid will, [...]
Whilst homemade wills and ‘will kits’ promise a free or cheap and easy way of giving effect to your testamentary wishes, they must be treated very cautiously. In many cases homemade Wills are not [...]
WHEN AN UNSENT TEXT MESSAGE BECOMES A WILL: UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AND ITS IMPLICATIONS Whilst there are certain requirements that must be met in order for a will to be considered valid in South [...]
The end of the 2017 year has brought wonderful news for those Australians who supported and may want to take advantage of the same sex marriage laws, with same sex marriages able to take place in [...]
