A person’s superannuation can often be their biggest asset at any given time, especially when they die.Maybe this describes you?You may not know this, but your superannuation does not automatically form part of the assets under your will.Your super is not usually covered...
In our increasingly cosmopolitan world, marriages (including SSM) and de facto relationships between people from different countries is more common than ever before.When these relationships break down there will often be issues regarding how their assets are dealt with particularly where those assets are in different...
The world is a global village and increasingly Australians are building their wealth by owning assets in more than one country. And not just the shopping centre moguls, international sports stars and home-grown Hollywood actors.After the GFC many ordinary Australians invested in the American...
The Supreme Court of South Australia is the only Court in South Australia that can make orders regarding the validity of a will of a deceased person and the formal appointment of an executor or an administrator of a deceased estate Adelaide.The Probate Registry...
If you have signed a contract to purchase land in South Australia, you will generally be entitled to have two clear business days from the date of the contract or receipt of the Form 1, whichever is the later, to “cool off” on the...
We have said before that the Family Courts have considerable discretion when considering how they should divide the assets of separated couples who come before them.In weighing up their decision in any given case, the Courts have long adopted a four-step process:What are the...
We act for many seasoned South Australian property investors who often seek our advice about drafting option agreements with a view to selling or purchasing land.Occasionally, we are asked to advise less experienced landowners or prospective purchasers of land around the suitability of option...
Asset Protection 101 – The Family Home It is important to remember that if a person becomes bankrupt, all their assets “vest in”, or become controlled by, their trustee in bankruptcy, who can then sell those assets to pay out the creditors of the...
It is critical for businesses to get the basics right in terms of their contractual relationships with other businesses and in particular their customers.One of the best ways to protect your business and ensure you get paid is to have well prepared, clear and concise...
The end of the financial year is upon us. Happy New Year for businesses!If you are a business owner, you should be prepared to properly close off the current FY and plan for the next. Your duties and obligations are as legal as they are commercial.It...
Our eBook ‘Legal Solutions to Life’s Problems’ is available for download below. In it, you will read all about what we do and how we do it. It is very rare that we will not be able to assist you in some way if you have a family law issue, or if you require a will prepared or some other estate planning service, help with a property sale or purchase or someone to lean on when there is a death in the family. Please feel free to read through the book and let’s catch up soon for a chat to discuss your legal needs.