Imagine sitting on a fortune and not being allowed to spend it because the government doesn’t trust you to make financial decisions on your own, even though your wife is healthy and your home falling down around you. That’s the reality for one Queensland couple who hit the news this week, but it’s a situation […]
The government is attacking your financial safety net. There’s no point sugar coating it, and now is the time for all Australians to start taking notice of what’s at stake through planned shake-ups of the superannuation sector. At the heart of the issue is compulsory life insurance. For many Australians (especially young, casual workers) the […]
We live in an age of unrivaled convenience. If I wanted, with my phone, I could run my life without getting out of bed. I can work, pay the bills, shop for groceries, order dinner, hire a gardener, cleaner and a dog walker … the list is endless. The trouble is, that convenience costs […]
In August this year, we were lucky enough to move into our new, purpose-built offices at 179 Grange Road, Findon. What made Findon such an attractive proposition? Aside from our desire to grow the business in Jason’s home neighbourhood, our new building began life as a branch of the Commonwealth Bank and still houses […]
When a relationship gets serious we often think the most difficult decisions will be whose pictures will go on the walls (spoiler – your KISS posters are going in the shed). It might not be the most romantic idea, but when getting serious about a relationship one of the most important conversations you can have […]
To some, seeing Christmas decorations in the shops in October makes no sense … I completely agree. However, as a divorce lawyer it does serve as a reminder to advise clients to think ahead to Christmas day, and what plans will need to be made to ensure that the children are able to spend the […]
Starting out in business is never straightforward. Whether you simply dream of being your own boss, want to increase your earning power or you’re facing a change in circumstances, like a redundancy, knowing HOW to get started is often the biggest hurdle. This is what can make buying a franchise so appealing. Much of the […]
A bizarre and tragic case in Queensland has demonstrated why estate planning is such a complex issue, after the courts accepted a voice message left on a phone to be a man’s legal will – carving up his $1.6m estate in the process. In the case, the court heard that a man left a voice […]
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers are delighted to announce we have again been named by our peers as one of the best Wills and Estates firms in South Australia. Announced on Tuesday September 11, our listing in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide for the third consecutive year is a vote of confidence by other lawyers in the […]
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died. She leaves behind an unchallenged musical legacy and a story that will inspire for decades to come. The one thing she didn’t leave, however, was a legal will. It’s hard to believe that someone who sold millions of records and performed for Presidents could die without […]