Can I get Probate on a Copy of the Will?
At SA Estate and Succession Lawyers we have been successful in obtaining Grants of Probate on copy Wills when original Wills cannot be found. It
Do I need to use a solicitor to prepare my Will?
‘You get what you pay for’ is an old mantra but it is true in Wills. Sometimes a DIY job seems like a good cost
How do I write my will to protect my children against marriage failure?
Marriage failure runs at 1 in 3 in a first marriage. It runs closer to two thirds on a second marriage. If you have 3
How much does a Will cost in South Australia?
The cost of a Will varies as much as the people who need them. A Will Kit – which is really just a template in
What if I can’t find the Will?
It’s stressful enough dealing with the loss of a loved one, so dealing with a missing Will makes everything so much harder. At SA Estate
What if the Will is Damaged? How does a damaged Will affect the Probate application?
A large part of the Probate process is about proving things. Probate literally means “prove”. The Probate process is about proving that the Will being
What is a buy/sell agreement?
A Buy/Sell arrangement is a contract that allows transfer of a business to remaining owners if one owner dies or suffers a serious illness/injury and
What is a Deed of Family Arrangement and do I need one?
Deeds of Family Arrangement are used to resolve a dispute about a Will. Generally, when a person feels they have been treated unfairly in a
What is a nomination of Beneficiary?
The language around superannuation is super confusing. Nominations can be binding, non binding, lapsing and non lapsing. Superannuation benefits are also not something dealt with
What is a Special Disability Trust?
A special disability trust is generally established by parents or immediate family members to plan for the future care and accommodation needs of a person