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Wills and Estates
February 16, 2022

Obtaining a Grant of Probate in South Australia

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...

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Wills and Estates
February 7, 2022

The role of deceased estate executor is an onerous and time-consuming one, but we're here to help.

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...

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Police and Traffic Matters
January 18, 2022

Demerit points can lead to a loss of licence, but there may be options to keep drivers on the road

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...

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Conveyancing
December 14, 2021

The key differences between the types of property titles in South Australia explained

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...

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Police and Traffic Matters
October 18, 2021

Tougher penalties for breaches of intervention orders to come into effect

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...

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Wills and Estates
September 23, 2021

SA's inheritance laws are under review. Here are the key considerations.

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...

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Commercial and Company Law
September 15, 2021

Covid-19 lockdowns give rise to commercial leasing disputes

Legislation introduced by the South Australian government in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, (namely,  the Covid-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases...

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Police and Traffic Matters
August 20, 2021

Updated dangerous and reckless driving laws now attract heavier penalties.

Latest SA Police figures reveal that a quarter of road fatalities recorded so far this year can be attributed to dangerous driving. Examples of this type of behaviour include: distracted...

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Dispute Resolution
August 9, 2021

In a dispute over a breach of contract? Here are your options.

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that sets out the obligations and expectations of the relationship or transaction. Most commercial and consumer dealings are...

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Wills and Estates
July 21, 2021

How to avoid problems with Executors in the administration of deceased estates

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...

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Business Operations
July 19, 2021

EXCITING NEWS! - Our Gawler office has a new home

Scammell & Co is delighted to announce the relocation of our GAWLER office. . As of Monday the 19th of July, you will find us at: . 27 Adelaide Road...

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Wills and Estates
July 8, 2021

A Family Provision Claim may resolve a dispute over a Will or deceased estate

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...

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