Wills & Estates

In circumstances where someone passes away without a valid Will they are said to have died intestate. The manner in which the Estate is administrated and distributed is set out in the [...]

It is normal to feel overwhelmed when thinking about your Will and how to divide your estate between your loved ones, especially if you are part of a blended family. Balancing the interests for [...]

Many people feel overwhelmed when thinking about their will and how to record their wishes and as a result put it off longer than they should. However, the process of preparing a Will does not [...]

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, [...]