Our beloved Maltese terrier, Cooper, died a month ago. Despite the fact that he was an old man of 14 years, it was still a fairly traumatic experience for the whole family. Having made the difficult decision to euthanize him, we were next asked, “What would you like to do with his remains?” Not having […]
A close friend approached me last week concerned that she had been nominated executor in her grandmother’s Will, she was uncertain exactly as to what this would entail. It is a familiar scenario. Every day executors are nominated in Wills. Usually the nominated person is aware of this, sometimes they are not (in which case […]
What is a Duplicate Certificate of Title and why is it important? A Duplicate Certificate of Title is the official document evidencing ownership of real property. The face of the document includes a description of the property, who holds ownership and any liens, encumbrances or easements which may be held over the property. The Duplicate […]
Recently I wrote in relation to impending changes announced to Probate fees. These fees are as as described in the article “… so exorbitant there can be no other way to classify it other than the reintroduction of a death tax.” You can read the article here. On 4th March 2016, The Law Society of […]
Last week South Australians were horrified by the allegedly vicious attack on two young, female backpackers at Salt Creek in the state’s south. The attack has initiated one of the most restrictive suppression orders granted in recent legal history. Maddalena Romano explains exactly what this means and answers the question, is this appropriate considering the […]
Perhaps not exactly a celebrity, Michel Nostradamus is perhaps more extensively known throughout the world, than some “so-called” modern day celebrities. His reputation as a seer and author of a collection of prophecies has guaranteed continued interest in his life and work to the present day. Nostradamus was born in 1503 and died on 2 […]
The Supreme Court (Probate Fees) Variation Regulations 2016 came into operation today, 4 February 2016, with effect from 28 February 2016. These fees have significantly increased the government fee payable by those admitting Wills to Probate. The fees are so exorbitant there can be no other way to classify it other than the reintroduction of […]
As is always the case, come 1 July of each year, solicitors are provided with notice of changes to fees in all jurisdictions including the family law jurisdiction. As solicitors we brace ourselves for this news. Too frequently there is concern, that the filing fees will become so excessive that our clients will not be […]
With more than ten years experience in the field of Family Law, Joanna Diamantopoulos brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm along with a readiness to support and guide new and existing clients as they navigate the tricky terrain that is Family Law. Joanna Diamantopoulos was born in Adelaide and resides in the city’s […]
This week marks 40 year anniversary of the Family Law Act, which saw the shift of its focus on protecting society’s most vulnerable members. It should be noted that Family law is continually undergoing changes and there has been continual changes in the Act – as the diversity of families increase, so does the law […]