Jason Coluccio writes frankly about future directions in the legal profession, why law firms are facing huge challenges today and what he did about it. When I joined the legal profession in 2011 it was not as a fledgling, wide-eyed twenty-something graduate (with minimal life experience), but rather, as a reasonably savvy businessman with a […]
The purchase of real estate is nearly always a significant event in a person’s life. During this time, the buyer will be asking some very serious practical questions such a; can I afford a mortgage? What will the repayments be? How is my life about to change? As lawyers, we find that there is one […]
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers are thrilled to announce that they are finalists in the Australian Small Business Champions Awards. The prestigious event, held annually in Sydney, is described as the ‘Oscars event for small businesses’. Greg Welden and his wife Tanya will represent the firm tomorrow night, 1st April 2017, at a gala presentation dinner […]
Robert F Kennedy in his 1966 speech that referenced an ancient Chinese curse said, “We live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are also the most creative of any time in the history of mankind.” While Kennedy was speaking to his generation, his words ring true for 2017 and […]
There are times in my job that I feel more like a relationship counsellor than a Lawyer. Family Law is one where these roles work hand in hand. It is to be expected. I work closely with people as they struggle through the life challenges that separation and divorce bring. I aim to make the […]
A key concern for many families while preparing their Will and Testamentary documents is the discussion surrounding how they might ensure the needs of their children will be met in the event of their unexpected death or illness. Indeed, this is a critical discussion that must happen, particularly when the clients have very young children. […]
In line with our mission to become the most respected, innovative and distinguished estate planning firm in Adelaide, we dedicate considerable time to both extending our knowledge and presenting this information, as leaders, to the broader legal community. Greg Welden was in Melbourne last week delivering a paper via ‘Live-video-Webinar’ in conjunction with the Television […]
At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we pride ourselves in having created, what we affectionately refer to as “a home-baked cookie kind of business”. I appreciate that this may seem like a long stretch. However, suspend your disbelief long enough to put aside your image of a lawyer (wig and gown clad if you wish), stooped […]
From the moment our children are conceived the worrying starts. Perhaps there is no greater fear than the one of, who will look after my children if I should die unexpectedly and prematurely? When a spouse dies during a marriage or committed relationship, the surviving spouse will ordinarily assume the sole parenting role. While occurring […]
While watching the footy one Sunday afternoon, an advertisement for an insurance company came on the television. In addition to selling insurance, the company told viewers that if they signed up within the next month they would receive, free of charge, a Will Kit. I imagine that a lot of people watching the advertisement thought […]