THE ESTATE SPECIALISTS
Here before you need us. Ready when you do.
Most people have not sorted out their estate plan. They know they should. They are not sure where to start, or whether what they have is enough. One conversation with our team gives you the full picture.
The gap most people do not know they have
A Will covers assets in your name. Your superannuation, your family trust, and your jointly held property almost certainly are not covered. Without a current Binding Death Benefit Nomination, the trustee of your fund decides who receives what may be your largest single asset.
And if you lose mental capacity without an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, the Guardianship Board, not your family, appoints who manages your finances. That process takes time. It costs money. And it happens at the worst possible moment.
These are not unusual situations. They are the gaps our team finds in almost every estate plan we review.
Nothing in place
If you have not sorted out your estate plan yet, most people have not.
The difference is, you are here. One conversation is all it takes to understand exactly what needs to be done and to start doing it properly.
Something in place, but not everything
Your Will covers assets in your name. Your superannuation, your family trust, and your jointly held property almost certainly are not. Our team reviews the full picture so nothing is left to chance.
Dealing with a loss
When someone dies, the legal process begins immediately.
Whether you are an executor who is not sure where to start, or a family member navigating an estate, our team is ready to guide you through every step.
We have seen every situation. We know how to help.
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers are The Estate Specialists. Founded in Adelaide in 2014 and now incorporating Carpenter & Associates, our team brings together close to three decades of exclusive estate law practice across every area of succession and estate law. The firm holds the Law Society of South Australia Gold Alliance recognition and the Cover of Excellence. We are here because this is all we do.
How we help
Wills & Estate Planning
More than just a Will. We review your full position across every asset and every structure.
Testamentary Trusts
Protect an inheritance from divorce, bankruptcy, and unnecessary tax.
Superannuation & Death Benefits
Your Will does not cover your superannuation. We make sure it is accounted for.
Probate
When someone dies, the executor must obtain court authority before assets can be released.
Estate Administration
Guiding executors and families through every stage of a deceased estate.
Inheritance Claims
Clear, honest advice for those making a claim or managing an estate that faces one.
What having your affairs in order actually means
You know exactly who holds the right powers over your finances, your medical decisions, and your estate. No stranger, board, or court will make those calls for your family.
Your superannuation, trust assets, jointly held property, and business interests are directed exactly where you intend, not left to default rules that may produce an outcome you never would have chosen.
If something happens to you tomorrow, the people you love have clear legal standing to act. They will not face months of delay, Board applications, or avoidable expense.
You stop carrying the quiet anxiety of not knowing whether your affairs are truly in order.
Three steps to having your affairs in order
1. Book a conversation
A confidential discussion with an experienced estate solicitor. No forms to fill in before we will speak with you. No obligation. Just a clear conversation about your situation and what needs to be done.
2. Receive the full picture
Our team reviews your position across your Will, superannuation nominations, trust structures, jointly held assets, incapacity planning documents, and business succession arrangements. Together, not in isolation.
3. Execute and protect
Properly prepared, legally sound documents covering every asset, every contingency, and every person who matters to you. With a review schedule built in so your estate plan stays current as your life changes.
Ready when you are
Whether you have nothing in place, documents you have not reviewed in years, or a specific situation that needs expert guidance, one conversation with our team gives you a clear picture of exactly where you stand and what needs to change.
Book a conversation with our team. No obligation. No pressure. Just a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to change.