Latest Blogs

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 […]
Read the Article
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 […]
Read the Article
Demerit points can lead to a loss of licence, but there may be options to keep drivers on the road
January 18, 2022
In South Australia, drivers start with zero demerit points. If you gain more demerit points than your licence conditions allow, then you will likely lose your licence by way of disqualification. You can check the status of your driver’s licence on your mySA GOV account or by purchasing a driver’s licence report from Service SA. […]
Read the Article
The key differences between the types of property titles in South Australia explained
December 14, 2021
When buying a property in South Australia, you will need to take into consideration the type of title the property is – a title being a right of ownership of land. The three most common titles are Torrens, Strata and Community Titles, and they will each impact differently on your ownership of a property. The […]
Read the Article
Tougher penalties for breaches of intervention orders to come into effect
October 18, 2021
The Statutes Amendment (Intervention Orders and Penalties) Bill 2021 has passed both Houses of SA Parliament and awaits assent to become law. The changes to come into effect can be described in three broad categories: The penalties for contravening an IO will be increased. The definition of an ‘aggravated’ offence under the Intervention Orders (Prevention […]
Read the Article
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 […]
Read the Article
1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 26
Logo of Scammell & Co Lawyers, a legal firm in Adelaide
ABN 19 668 739 151
Copyright 2025 Scammell & Co. Lawyers Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.