Wills and Estates

Handwritten Wills are acceptable but may cause unnecessary problems
March 30, 2022
A Will is a document that sets out how your property is to be distributed when you die. A handwritten Will is adequate for this purpose, however, it is open to interpretation and potential challenges if it is illegible or there are messy edits. For a Will to be valid it must meet additional criteria […]
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Obtaining a Grant of Probate in South Australia
February 16, 2022
When a person dies, there are certain requirements that must be fulfilled, for their estate to be finalised. If the deceased left assets in South Australia, the deceased’s Legal Personal Representative (LPR) - usually the appointed executor in the deceased’s Will, may need to apply to the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of South […]
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The role of deceased estate executor is an onerous and time-consuming one, but we're here to help.
February 7, 2022
It is all too likely that you will eventually be nominated as an executor in a Will. You may be aware that you are an executor, but other times you may not. Usually you will find yourself with this responsibility following the death of your spouse, friend or close loved one. However, what is not […]
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SA's inheritance laws are under review. Here are the key considerations.
September 23, 2021
Sweeping reforms to South Australia’s succession laws are soon to be debated in parliament. If the Succession Bill 2021 (the Bill) is passed, it will consolidate and amend existing laws relating to Wills, probate and administration, the administration of deceased estates, intestacy, and family provision. Of all the proposed changes, perhaps the most contentious relate […]
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How to avoid problems with Executors in the administration of deceased estates
July 21, 2021
An Executor is the person who administers your estate and ensures that your wishes are upheld after your death. Duties include the collection of the deceased’s assets, payment of outstanding debts, management of the deceased’s tax affairs and distribution of the estate to beneficiaries. The Executor is usually appointed in your Will. If no executor […]
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A Family Provision Claim may resolve a dispute over a Will or deceased estate
July 8, 2021
Shock, hurt and anger are some of the emotions that may be felt by someone whose only remaining parent recently died, and the child of the deceased learns that they have been deliberately left out of their parent's Will. If this happens, there may be a course of action available to you. Here's what's involved. […]
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