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2018/2019 Government fees update
The below figures are intended to be current as at 1 July. They will change in due course and from time to time. Please let me know if you find any errors.Read More…
Is it safe to use a Will kit?
The short answer is no. There are many many reasons not to use a Will kit or to write your own Will. If you desperately need a Will but can’t get inRead More…
What documents do I need for probate?
Often we find that when a client’s loved one has passed away, they will receive assistance in dealing with the funeral from a funeral home, but then aren’t sure of what happensRead More…
2017/2018 Government filing fees update
From 1 July the main filing fees and search fees for everyday legal practice in South Australia have increased. Thankfully this financial year has not seen any major increases. The below figuresRead More…
Service of Inheritance claims in SA (Family Provision)
It’s extremely important to properly serve family provision claims in South Australia. A failure to serve a claim correctly and within time can have disastrous results for potential beneficiaries. (See my postRead More…
How much should probate cost?
If you’ve come to this page then you’ve probably been told that you need a lawyer to get a grant of probate, but you might not know what that is, what isRead More…
2016/2017 Government fees update
It’s the start of the new financial year and so, as is ordinary practice, various government filing fees and search fees are on the rise. The figures are intended to be currentRead More…
The South Australian Wills register
The Law Society of South Australia has recently released a system for recording the location of wills held by law practices. It’s a great idea and I commend the Succession Law committeeRead More…
Family provision claims against estates – procedure
In my last post on contesting a will or estate I discussed family provision claims against deceased estates. In this post I will go further by talking about what is often involvedRead More…