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Wills and Estates
November 28, 2022

When it comes to Wills and estate planning, there are benefits in putting a testamentary trust in place

The days of the basic three-page Will are gone, replaced with a modern estate planning Will offering beneficiaries the opportunity to hold assets in a Testamentary Trust (which can be...

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Injury Law
October 21, 2022

Your options if you are injured in a carpark motor vehicle accident

When it comes to injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, the first thing that often comes to mind are single or multi-vehicle collisions on public roadways. However, public or private...

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Dispute Resolution
September 23, 2022

Your options if you find yourself in a strata title development dispute

It is estimated that one in five Australians live in strata title properties. Collectively, these properties comprise a strata scheme which refers to land and buildings divided into two or...

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Conveyancing
August 26, 2022

The importance of a Form 1 – Vendor’s Statement when selling residential property in SA

In South Australia, it is a statutory requirement under section 7 of the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 (SA) (the Act) for a residential property seller to...

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Dispute Resolution
August 3, 2022

Mediation is an effective option for resolving disputes

To resolve a dispute, the parties involved may reach an impasse and turn to the legal system for help. Accordingly, many people believe the only lawyers​ option to resolving a...

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Wills and Estates
July 21, 2022

How to leave a charitable gift in your Will

For many of us, contributing to a charity of choice provides a meaningful and compassionate way to make a difference to a cause that is close to our heart. One...

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Wills and Estates
May 23, 2022

When drafting your Will, remember to give consideration to your digital assets

Digital assets are an established and growing part of modern life. Therefore, it is important to consider what happens to your digital footprint upon death or incapacity – especially if...

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Criminal Law
May 13, 2022

The use of colloquial Aussie language could constitute threatening behaviour

An Adelaide man recently lost a Supreme Court appeal against an Intervention Order placed upon him by the District Court of South Australia. The Intervention Order came about after the...

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Injury Law
April 21, 2022

Compensation claims relating to cyclists injured or killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident

Despite changes to South Australia’s road rules in 2015 to make bicycle riding safer, cyclist injuries and deaths continue to rise. According to 2021 SAPOL data, there were 5 fatalities...

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Wills and Estates
April 13, 2022

Advice for the Executor of a deceased estate when dealing with a firearm

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...

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Wills and Estates
March 30, 2022

Handwritten Wills are acceptable but may cause unnecessary problems

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...

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The four most common business structures explained
Commercial and Company Law
March 21, 2022

The four most common business structures explained

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...

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