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18 April, 2018Mutual Will Agreements and Blended Families: Are They Right For You?
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09 April, 2018Waiving Your Cooling Off Rights When Buying Land: Should You Really Do It?
If you have signed a contract to purchase land in South Australia, you will generally be entitled to
09 April, 2018Till Death Do Us Part: The Impact Of Separation and Divorce On Your Will And Estate Planning
It is often said that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. This is very true, bu
09 April, 2018Post-separation Assets: Why They’re Usually Still Included In The Settlement
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09 April, 2018“Informal” Wills: Where There’s A Will, There May Still Be A Way
Your last will and testament is a very important matter that should not be left for you to do “one d
09 April, 2018Option Agreements: What Property Investors Need To Know
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06 April, 2018Elder Abuse: What Can Be Done When A Power Of Attorney Has Gone Wrong
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19 February, 2018Executors Behaving Badly: What Can Beneficiaries Do About It?
If you are a named as a beneficiary of an estate, you have a right to know that the estate&nbs
07 February, 2018Binding Financial Agreements: Are They Worth The Paper They’re Written On?
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01 February, 2018What Is A Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Have One?
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24 January, 2018I’m A Commercial Landlord and My Tenant Owes Me Rent. What Can I Do About It?
If you own a commercial property, and your tenant is not paying rent, you may be able to exercise ce
23 January, 2018Land Divisions
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21 December, 2017Loans Or Gifts To Your Children: What Happens When Their Relationship Or Marriage Breaks Down?
In these challenging economic times, when housing affordability has become out of reach for an incre
14 November, 2017Even When A Will Is Lost, There Is A Way
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14 September, 2017The Top 10 Myths And Misconceptions About Wills
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26 July, 2017Electronic Conveyancing Is Here: What It Means To Property Investors
After years of debate and consultation, electronic conveyancing Adelaide South Australia is finally
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04 August, 2016An Estate Plan: Don’t Leave Home Without One
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29 July, 2016The Pros and Cons Of Buying Property “Subject To Finance”
The average property purchaser usually requires finance to be approved from a bank or lending instit
29 August, 2015Disputes Between Co-Owners Of Property: Can We Agree and What If We Can’t?
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04 August, 2015Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: The Dangers Of Division 7a Loan Accounts
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02 August, 2015Commercial Leases: The Top 10 Things Landlords and Tenants Need To Know
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19 July, 2015Reverse Mortgages: The Risks and Benefits and The Importance Of Legal Advice
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07 June, 2015What Is A Testamentary Trust?
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12 April, 2015Welcome To Our New Website and Blog!
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01 April, 2015The Dangers Of Director’s Guarantees
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23 March, 2015The Top 5 Estate Disputes and How To Resolve Them
When someone dies, leaving behind assets, disagreements between those who are left behind can often
06 March, 2015The Top 10 Things You Need To Know When Buying Or Selling Land – Without An Agent
lot of people may not realise it, but it is possible to buy or sell land privately without inv
16 February, 2015Are You In Breach Of Your Duties As A Director Of Your Company?
There are over 2 million businesses in Australia and more than 700,000 of them are compani
25 January, 2015How To Legally Protect Your Family Home
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19 January, 2015Dissolving A Business Partnership
Partnerships are one of the most common business structures. In order to establish a partnership all
06 January, 201510 New Year’s Resolutions You Should Make – Legally
The New Year brings with it an opportunity to take stock of what has happened in the previous 12 mon
05 January, 2015The Top 10 Things To Put On Your “To Do” List If You’re Separating
The breakdown of a relationship, whether marital, de facto or same sex, is a very tough event.
16 November, 2014The Top 8 Myths In Family Law – Property Settlement
Family law issues affect every one of us at some point in our lives. It is easily the most talked ab
06 November, 2014The Top 10 Duties Of An Executor
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02 November, 2014The Top 8 Ways To Contest A Will
Estate litigation has become increasingly complex. There can sometimes be lots of room for arg
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Buying a property involves numerous issues, not least of which is this: how do you hold the pro
21 August, 2014Are Your Terms Of Trade Legally Effective?
It is critical for businesses to get the basics right in terms of their contractual relationships wi
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Business is all about cash flow and managing your debtors and creditors. Of course, this is easier s
16 August, 2014What You Need To Know About The New Advance Care Directives Act
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12 August, 2014Top 10 Ways To Make The New Financial Year A Happy One
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28 June, 2014What You Need To Know About Child Support
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23 April, 2014Why “Business Pre-Nups” Are Important
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15 April, 2014The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Wills and Estate Planning
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15 April, 2014Introducing Business Law Briefing
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25 February, 2014Why Have A Will?
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Buyers (and Vendors) Beware! The Dangers Of Defective Form 1 Disclosure Statements
Whenever a vendor sells land, they are required to provide a document called a Form 1 Disclosure Sta
22 December, 2019Introducing Di Rosa Lawyers Service Portal
We are excited to introduce another innovation in the way we do business here at Di Rosa Lawyers. As
10 December, 2018Probate Practice In South Australia In The Digital Age
On 29 November 2018 Probate was the first jurisdiction in South Australia toCourtSA transition to Co
10 December, 2018How Superannuation Is Dealt With In Your Property Settlement
Under the Family Law Act, superannuation is treated as property which can be divided or “s
11 June, 2018Superannuation and Your Will: It’s Not That Simple
A person’s superannuation can often be their biggest asset at any given time, especially when they d
11 June, 2018Foreign Investment In South Australian Real Estate: What Are The Legal Requirements?
Under Australian law, if you’re from overseas you will ordinarily have to apply for foreign investme
20 May, 2018Overseas Assets: Are They Included In An Australian Property Settlement?
In our increasingly cosmopolitan world, marriages (including SSM) and de facto relationships between
20 May, 2018Wills and Estate Planning For Australians With Assets In Different Jurisdictions
The world is a global village and increasingly Australians are building their wealth by owning asset
15 May, 2018How To Get A Grant Of Probate Re-Sealed In South Australia
The Supreme Court of South Australia is the only Court in South Australia that can make orders regar
07 May, 2018Breach Of Trust: Family Trusts and Your Property Settlement
We have often been asked by clients in family law property cases if it is possible to set up a famil
22 April, 2018Inheritance Claims: What You Can Do If You’ve Been Left Out Of A Will
We’ve all heard stories of families not getting along especially when there is a death of a loved on
18 April, 2018Mutual Will Agreements and Blended Families: Are They Right For You?
We often are asked to make wills for husbands and wives and de facto spouses and, increasingly, same
09 April, 2018Waiving Your Cooling Off Rights When Buying Land: Should You Really Do It?
If you have signed a contract to purchase land in South Australia, you will generally be entitled to
09 April, 2018Till Death Do Us Part: The Impact Of Separation and Divorce On Your Will And Estate Planning
It is often said that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. This is very true, bu
09 April, 2018Post-separation Assets: Why They’re Usually Still Included In The Settlement
We have said before that the Family Courts have considerable discretion when considering how they sh
09 April, 2018“Informal” Wills: Where There’s A Will, There May Still Be A Way
Your last will and testament is a very important matter that should not be left for you to do “one d
09 April, 2018Option Agreements: What Property Investors Need To Know
We act for many seasoned South Australian property investors who often seek our advice about draftin
06 April, 2018Elder Abuse: What Can Be Done When A Power Of Attorney Has Gone Wrong
Elder abuse is becoming an increasingly troubling issue in Australia and especially South Australia&
19 February, 2018Executors Behaving Badly: What Can Beneficiaries Do About It?
If you are a named as a beneficiary of an estate, you have a right to know that the estate&nbs
07 February, 2018Binding Financial Agreements: Are They Worth The Paper They’re Written On?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia, known as Thorne v Kennedy, has caused a stir in th
01 February, 2018What Is A Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Have One?
A testamentary trust is, put very simply, a trust that is established within your will. As
24 January, 2018I’m A Commercial Landlord and My Tenant Owes Me Rent. What Can I Do About It?
If you own a commercial property, and your tenant is not paying rent, you may be able to exercise ce
23 January, 2018Land Divisions
Do you have land which you want to sub-divide? Most divisions of land involve: Altering boundaries D
21 December, 2017Loans Or Gifts To Your Children: What Happens When Their Relationship Or Marriage Breaks Down?
In these challenging economic times, when housing affordability has become out of reach for an incre
14 November, 2017Even When A Will Is Lost, There Is A Way
Even when a will is lost, there is a way Everyone should know that making a will is the only way you
14 September, 2017The Top 10 Myths And Misconceptions About Wills
Let this thought sink in for a moment: only about half of Australians have a legal will. T
26 July, 2017Electronic Conveyancing Is Here: What It Means To Property Investors
After years of debate and consultation, electronic conveyancing Adelaide South Australia is finally
13 September, 2016My Spouse Is Hiding Assets From Me: What Can I Do? The Duty Of Disclosure In Family Law
Introduction Every party in a family law case has a duty of disclosure to provide the Court and ever
04 August, 2016An Estate Plan: Don’t Leave Home Without One
1. What is estate planning? Everyone should consider planning how their assets are managed during th
29 July, 2016The Pros and Cons Of Buying Property “Subject To Finance”
The average property purchaser usually requires finance to be approved from a bank or lending instit
29 August, 2015Disputes Between Co-Owners Of Property: Can We Agree and What If We Can’t?
As we have explained in one of our previous blogs, it is possible for two or more people to own real
04 August, 2015Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: The Dangers Of Division 7a Loan Accounts
Being a director of a company in Australia is an onerous position, particularly when economic times
02 August, 2015Commercial Leases: The Top 10 Things Landlords and Tenants Need To Know
So you’re a first time commercial landlord or tenant and wanting to know what you need to know about
19 July, 2015Reverse Mortgages: The Risks and Benefits and The Importance Of Legal Advice
From time to time, we are asked to advise our more senior clients on the risks of entering into reve
14 July, 2015The 4 W’s Of Caveats: Who, What, Why And When
Dino Di Rosa was recently asked to present a Continuing Professional Development paper in front of f
07 June, 2015What Is A Testamentary Trust?
What is a testamentary trust? Introduction A will is the only way in which you can de
12 April, 2015Welcome To Our New Website and Blog!
After a couple of months of planning, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. We
01 April, 2015The Dangers Of Director’s Guarantees
The dangers of director’s guarantees If you are a director of a company, it is almost inevitable tha
23 March, 2015The Top 5 Estate Disputes and How To Resolve Them
When someone dies, leaving behind assets, disagreements between those who are left behind can often
06 March, 2015The Top 10 Things You Need To Know When Buying Or Selling Land – Without An Agent
lot of people may not realise it, but it is possible to buy or sell land privately without inv
16 February, 2015Are You In Breach Of Your Duties As A Director Of Your Company?
There are over 2 million businesses in Australia and more than 700,000 of them are compani
25 January, 2015How To Legally Protect Your Family Home
Asset Protection 101 – The Family Home It is important to remember that if a person becomes ba
19 January, 2015Dissolving A Business Partnership
Partnerships are one of the most common business structures. In order to establish a partnership all
06 January, 201510 New Year’s Resolutions You Should Make – Legally
The New Year brings with it an opportunity to take stock of what has happened in the previous 12 mon
05 January, 2015The Top 10 Things To Put On Your “To Do” List If You’re Separating
The breakdown of a relationship, whether marital, de facto or same sex, is a very tough event.
16 November, 2014The Top 8 Myths In Family Law – Property Settlement
Family law issues affect every one of us at some point in our lives. It is easily the most talked ab
06 November, 2014The Top 10 Duties Of An Executor
We are often asked by our clients about what they are required to do when someone dies and they have
02 November, 2014The Top 8 Ways To Contest A Will
Estate litigation has become increasingly complex. There can sometimes be lots of room for arg
02 September, 2014How Should You Own Your Property? As Joint Tenants Or Tenants In Common?
Buying a property involves numerous issues, not least of which is this: how do you hold the pro
21 August, 2014Are Your Terms Of Trade Legally Effective?
It is critical for businesses to get the basics right in terms of their contractual relationships wi
19 August, 2014Having Trouble Getting Paid? Here Are The Top 12 Ways To Recover A Debt
Business is all about cash flow and managing your debtors and creditors. Of course, this is easier s
16 August, 2014What You Need To Know About The New Advance Care Directives Act
If you are getting on in years, or you have loved ones in your family who are, which covers just abo
12 August, 2014Top 10 Ways To Make The New Financial Year A Happy One
The end of the financial year is upon us. Happy New Year for businesses! If you are a business
28 June, 2014What You Need To Know About Child Support
What is child support? Under the Child Support (Assessment) Act, the primary carer of the child or c
23 April, 2014Why “Business Pre-Nups” Are Important
Are you operating your business in partnership, or as a co-shareholder and director with others? Dis
23 April, 2014Can I Change The Locks? By Joanna Diamantopoulos
This is usually one of the first questions clients ask me after they have just separated from their
15 April, 2014The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Wills and Estate Planning
1. You simply must have a will. If you don’t, the State decides how your hard earned&nbs
15 April, 2014Introducing Business Law Briefing
Our New Monthly Newsletter on Legal Issues Affecting SA Business. We’re pleased to announce the rele
25 February, 2014Why Have A Will?
A will ensures that upon your death your assets are distributed to the persons you want in the manne
25 February, 2014
