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Advice for the Executor of a deceased estate when dealing with a firearm
April 13, 2022
Gun ownership for legitimate purposes, such as the management of a family farm or other such rural property, is commonplace. When the registered owner of the firearm dies, the task of dealing with it generally becomes the responsibility of the Executor named in the deceased’s Will. In South Australia, the laws surrounding firearms are extremely […]
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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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The four most common business structures explained
March 21, 2022
The most common business structures are sole trader, partnership, company, and trust. The business structure you choose will determine: your business’s legal and operational risk; what control you have; asset protection; tax obligations and ongoing costs. Sole trader is inexpensive, simple to set up and easy to maintain. Individuals have complete control over the management […]
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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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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. […]
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