by admin | Nov 30, 2017 | Wills & Estates Advice
Adelaide Legal Super Advice Many people incorrectly assume that their Will automatically distributes their superannuation entitlements to their beneficiaries. A Will generally only covers assets you own, and your superannuation is not actually ‘owned’ by you, since it...
by admin | Oct 25, 2017 | Wills & Estates Advice
A testamentary trust is a trust established by a Will, and which doesn’t come into effect until after the Will maker’s death. There are two main types: A discretionary trust, where the beneficiary has the option to take a lump sum payment, or receive funds distributed...
by admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Wills & Estates Advice
Have the circumstances of someone close to you changed since they last made a Will? Do they even have a Will at all? Are you worried they don’t have the capacity to communicate their wishes or changed preferences? A Statutory Will can overcome many of these issues and...
by admin | Jun 5, 2017 | Family Law Help, Wills & Estates Advice
This is always a bit of a tricky question, because it varies depending on each individual matter and your personal circumstances. The timing of the inheritance plays a big part in this. For example, an inheritance received late in the relationship or after separation,...
by admin | Jun 5, 2017 | Wills & Estates Advice
Well done on making the decision to prepare your Will. Although preparing a Will is considered to be a difficult and unnerving task, it’s also a very important one. The more time you spend on making things very clear now, the smoother the process will be when it comes...
by admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Wills & Estates Advice
If someone close to you has passed away and they have left a Will, you will need to make an application for probate. Probate is recognition that the Will is legally valid and this is something you need to do before you can administer the estate. The first step is...
