As a lawyer specialising in wills and estates, there’s one question that always pops up when people want to know about my work; what’s your job really about? The answer might surprise you. In South Australia, we really do have the best of everything. Great food, wine, beaches and incredible national parks, all within a short drive of Adelaide. This is a great place to raise a family and … [Read more...]
Welden & Coluccio welcomes Jon Brooks to the team.
Jon Brooks is the latest addition to the Welden & Coluccio team, bringing the firm a unique set of skills from a career across media and public relations. Jon has spent the last 15 years working as a journalist and communication specialist and is looking forward to the challenge of working in a busy practice specialising in wills and estates and family law. “It’s a big change, but a … [Read more...]
Is Han-Solo Not Guilty By Reason of Self-Defence?
Let’s just imagine The Last Jedi never happened and go back to more simpler times, say 1977 A New Hope . . . ah that’s better. Did Han-Solo shoot first? Did Greedo shoot first? Does it even matter? The debate about whether or not Han-Solo shot first is to refer to George Lucas' changes to the original Star Wars movie trilogy; more specifically a change to the A New Hope Special Edition, in … [Read more...]
Proposed SA Law to Allow Adoption of Over 18’s
Proposed changes to the South Australian Adoption Act 1988 will enable over 18’s the opportunity to be adopted. This change, evolving from a series of recommendations put forward by independent reviewer Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan, is just one that relates to a range of changes to the Adoption Act that will also enable same-sex couples and extend the rights of single people to … [Read more...]
Will Kits Strike Again!
Believe me when I say that I have a love, hate relationship with Will kits. I love them because, no matter how many I see, there are ALWAYS problems with them. Issues arise not necessarily through the blank document (or template) itself, but by the way people complete them (or sometimes don’t complete them). And in my world, problems equal profits. However, at the same time my feelings … [Read more...]
Relationships Register – It’s good….but…
The Relationships Register Act 2016 and the register itself, recently came into effect this week (August 2017). A press release from the Premier’s Department heavily emphasised the ability for same sex couples to now register their relationship (like a marriage). Of course, the register can be used by anyone in a relationship, gay or straight. However, and this is where I am critical of the … [Read more...]
Death & Debt: Who Pays?
Wealth. Perhaps it’s best to enjoy it now; because you certainly won’t be taking it with you to the hereafter. It is a sobering thought, and one made a little less depressing, by the reality that you won’t be able to take your debt with you either. While we don’t physically take our debts with us to the grave, in many situations these debts, contrary to widespread belief, do not necessarily … [Read more...]
What does a good estate lawyer do?
While most lawyers draft Wills, unfortunately (and it pains me to say this), not all of them do this well. This begs the question, what does a good estate lawyer do, and, how do I know if the person drafting my Will is any good? It is important to note that if you die without a Will you die intestate. Essentially this means that, since you fail to express your wishes, there can be no … [Read more...]
Wax Seals and the Law
My fascination with the wax seal started about the same time as my fascination for all things related to Wills and Estates. In fact, if you were to ask my wife she might suggest that they emerged from the same passion. A few years ago she purchased me an old Probate document, circa 1880, that she came across on ebay. The document, relating to the settlement of an estate near Murray Bridge, was … [Read more...]
Celebrity Wills Blog Series (5) – Jim Morrison
James Douglas “Jim” Morrison died in July 1971 aged just 27 years from a heroin overdose. Most people know him as the lead singer of The Doors, a band who, between the years 1966 and 1971, released a plethora of music. Their work remains popular to this day with the music and associated marketing materials continuing to generate huge income in the form of album re-releases, live albums and … [Read more...]
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