When dealing with the administration of a deceased estate it seems obvious that you need an actual deceased person! The ordinary course of events would run as follows; Make a will naming an executor; Die; Executor obtains a Grant of Probate; Executor administers deceased estate. Simple right? As a lawyer, experienced in a great variety of Estate matters (many straightforward and … [Read more...]
“The Law Society South Australia Pass Motion Condemning Outrageous Hike in Probate Fees”
Recently I wrote in relation to impending changes announced to Probate fees. These fees are as as described in the article "... so exorbitant there can be no other way to classify it other than the reintroduction of a death tax." You can read the article here. On 4th March 2016, The Law Society of South Australia passed a motion to the Members of the Legislative Council condemning these fees. … [Read more...]
A New Directive: Changes to Medical Decision Making After July 1
Most people are probably somewhat familiar with the role of Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Medical Powers of Attorney and, to a lesser extent, Anticipatory Directions. These various documents are the means by which an individual can express his or her medical wishes, future health care and other personal matters. There are subtle differences between each of the documents and determining which … [Read more...]
