A free lunch? Dangers of wills drawn by unqualified people.

How many times have you asked: Why should I pay  when I can get it for free? In this regard  cases such as  Re Maria Elizabeth Rudd; ex parte Prince [2015] WASC 107 provide insight as to what often occurs when price alone drives the decision. The matter involved an informal will prepared by a wel...

How Do I Choose A Good Wills Lawyer in Adelaide?

Making a will is a purely personal matter, and you need an expert wills lawyer in Adelaide who understands your preferences and priorities. When you want to find out a lawyer who can help you in formulating the will and keeping it safe, it is important that you spend some time in the research. Ac...

What's in an Estate Plan?

Estate planning is an often neglected but important part of your financial plan. An estate plan is about more than what happens with your assets after you die. It is also concerned with the way you structure your assets while you are still alive. Check to ensure you have taken care of the followi...

Farm Business Succession

The most common business structures that farming families run their farms in are: partnerships, and family trust What to look out for with succession planning for farming partnerships Farming partnerships are often husband and wife, or brothers, or sometimes father and son. But usually ...

What is a testamentary guardian, and why do I need one for my child?

A testamentary guardian is an adult designated in a parent’s Will to care for that person’s child in case both parents die before the child turns 18.While the thought might make you shudder, you need to write a Will and choose a guardian so the courts don't do it for you should the worst should h...