At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we are committed to our goal that sees us strive to become the most respected, innovative and distinguished estate planning firm in South Australia. Such a challenge has no hope of realisation without a conscious effort on our behalf to actively seek opportunities to engage with the legal community beyond South Australia and participate in learning opportunities … [Read more...]
Flashback Friday: Greg Welden Revisits His Past
Just for fun we thought we share this entertaining tidbit we recently unearthed. The article was featured in the local Port Augusta newspaper, The Transcontinental, in late 2004. Composed by then journalist and now local Adelaide comedian and founder of Grease Monkey Media; Jon Brooks, it offers a rare insight into Greg’s early years as a solicitor in Port Augusta. It was … [Read more...]
“The Ghost of Financial Past”: How to Avoid Being Haunted by Your Partner’s Credit History
In the not so distant past it was ‘normal’ for Aussies to partner off in their youth, marry in their early twenties and, as a couple, they would collectively develop a credit rating reflective of their shared financial habits. Whatever this was, couples copped this on the ‘collective chin’. However, with Australians taking longer to settle down to a life of coupledom, and with these … [Read more...]
A Franchising Opportunity
Do you have a great idea for a business with a proven track record for success? You may wish to consider franchising your business idea. Franchising is, by definition, not actually a business. In fact, when you create a franchise you are actually selling a marketing idea for a business. This might include a framework for the business operation, rights to logos and marketing materials and the … [Read more...]
Why I Got Behind the Ice Factor and Why You Should Too
Ice Factor is a life skills program, originally founded in 2005 to assist ‘at risk’, disengaged or disadvantaged teenagers identified by high schools. With ice hockey as a focus, the students are mentored; improving literacy and numeracy abilities while developing skills to foster leadership, respect, humility and ambition. Currently 18 high schools and 300 students are involved. Since the … [Read more...]
Case Study – “Gifts and Asset Divestment in Estate Planning and Asset Protection”
How the family home can stay in an individual’s name for the purpose of the CGT main residence exemption yet the value can in someone else’s hands. It illustrates the pros and cons of asset divestment to the next generation during the lifetime of the senior generation and how it should and should not be done. Doris and David Day married in 1975 at the age of 30. Doris was born into a wealthy … [Read more...]
Ice Factor: Welden & Coluccio Lawyers Invests in ‘At Risk’ Youth
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers is thrilled to announce its gold sponsorship of Ice Factor. Ice Factor is a life skills program, originally founded in 2005 to assist ‘at risk’, disengaged or disadvantaged teenagers identified by high schools. With ice hockey as a focus, the students are mentored; improving literacy and numeracy abilities while developing skills to foster leadership, respect, … [Read more...]
Law Firm Recognised for Excellence at Prestigious Awards Night.
Prospect law firm, Welden & Coluccio Lawyers, were recognised for excellence in the field of estate planning and administration Tuesday 5th June 2016 at the Telstra Business Awards. The firm was selected as one of 5 finalists within the category ‘Best New Business’. Firm co-founding Principal, Jason Coluccio, reacted to this news by saying “The experience has left us both feeling humbled. … [Read more...]
Two Lawyers and A Politician Were Drinking At A Bar: The Story of Public Service Super in SA
This story starts like all good stories – at the bar over a few drinks!. There were two lawyers and a politician at the bar – no seriously, there were! We were at the recent Telstra Business Awards ceremony of which Welden and Coluccio Lawyers were a South Australian finalist, and we got to discussing matters of estate planning with one of the state's leading politicians. In that discussion, … [Read more...]
The Future Space of Law
When one thinks of law firms a few images spring to mind. Musty old books, polished hardwood floors, oversized mahogany desks and lawyers pigeon-holed in their own space across more than one floor (of what is often an old stately building). It is a set up that is generally conducive for solitary practices. That is, solicitors working on their own independently of one another. When Greg … [Read more...]
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