Believe me when I say that I have a love, hate relationship with Will kits. I love them because, no matter how many I see, there are ALWAYS problems with them. Issues arise not necessarily through the blank document (or template) itself, but by the way people complete them (or sometimes don’t complete them). And […]
The Relationships Register Act 2016 and the register itself, recently came into effect this week (August 2017). A press release from the Premier’s Department heavily emphasised the ability for same sex couples to now register their relationship (like a marriage). Of course, the register can be used by anyone in a relationship, gay or straight. […]
Wealth. Perhaps it’s best to enjoy it now; because you certainly won’t be taking it with you to the hereafter. It is a sobering thought, and one made a little less depressing, by the reality that you won’t be able to take your debt with you either. While we don’t physically take our debts with […]
For the second year running, we are pleased to announce our involvement 2017 Telstra Business Awards. As one of six finalists in the category “Micro Business”, we are humbled to be vying for this honour with other small businesses, each demonstrating the very best that Adelaide has to offer in terms of entrepreneurial innovation. We […]
When you separate, there are so many things to consider. Obviously if children are involved the primary focus is making sure that they feel loved by both parents. Initially, your immediate considerations revolve around their living arrangements. Will they live with mum, dad or a combination of both? Will they continue to live in the […]
While blood may be thicker than water, this is not always enough when it comes to preventing families from bickering over the estate of a loved one. While it doesn’t happen all the time, it does happen and, and it would seem that having a Will in place, does not necessarily make this less likely […]
There is growing talk about younger generations moving into adulthood with a sense of entitlement. While this condition is often spoken of in relation to Gen Y’s; a sense of being entitled to things in the ‘now’ and without having worked for them is an affliction to which no generation is immune. Of course, while […]
While most lawyers draft Wills, unfortunately (and it pains me to say this), not all of them do this well. This begs the question, what does a good estate lawyer do, and, how do I know if the person drafting my Will is any good? It is important to note that if you die without […]
My fascination with the wax seal started about the same time as my fascination for all things related to Wills and Estates. In fact, if you were to ask my wife she might suggest that they emerged from the same passion. A few years ago she purchased me an old Probate document, circa 1880, that […]
James Douglas “Jim” Morrison died in July 1971 aged just 27 years from a heroin overdose. Most people know him as the lead singer of The Doors, a band who, between the years 1966 and 1971, released a plethora of music. Their work remains popular to this day with the music and associated marketing materials […]