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...]
Family Law & Social Media: Don’t Get Stung
Modern society has well and truly embraced social media. It’s rare to find anyone these days without a facebook account, and it is not at all unusual for individuals to maintain multiple accounts with social media providers like twitter, snapchat and instagram. We live in an age of over-sharing. Photos, videos, status updates, online diaries or vlogs; every single aspect of your life, the … [Read more...]
Doyle’s Guide 2016: Welden & Coluccio Lawyers Still Shining
At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we absolutely love what we do. In fact, the passion that we have for Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation is the real secret to our success. While our appetite for the Law keeps us busy for the most part, occasionally we do stop and gauge how far we have come and celebrate our successes. Perhaps somewhat of an industry secret, Doyle’s Guide, is an … [Read more...]
Celebrity Wills Blog Series – James Gandolfini
Much better known as Tony Soprano, a character loosely based on real-life New Jersey mobster Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo, of the television show The Sopranos, James Joseph Gandolfini Jr was born 1961 and sadly died of a heart attack aged only 51 in June 2013. Gandolfini received widespread praise for his performance as the crime boss, winning three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors … [Read more...]
Technology & Teens: Understanding the Risks
Maddalena Romano is a solicitor with many years’ experience working as a criminal lawyer. As a trained teacher, she is deeply passionate about the needs of young people and the capacity of education to influence the lives of people positively. I couldn’t imagine a life without technology. In fact, separate me from my mobile phone and I’m pretty sure it won’t take long before the headaches and … [Read more...]
Money-Scrambling Scumbags: What is the Real Face of the Law?
As lawyers we are used to copping a lot of stick for our reputation as greedy, money-scrambling scumbags. It is a stereotype that, while annoying me no end, is the driving factor behind the way I approach my profession. You see, as a lawyer, I firmly believe that I make a difference. Before I go any further I wish to clarify the difference between jobs which clearly are vocations and those … [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...]
Discretionary Family Trusts & Divorce: It is Complicated
In recent years ‘Discretionary Family Trusts’ have become more popular with many people turning to them as a strategy to reduce tax and protect their assets. Consequently, it is not unusual for a party (or parties) to a marriage or relationship to be included within a class of beneficiaries of a Trust that is controlled by their parents. When understanding how Discretionary Trusts function it … [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...]
Telstra Business Awards: Messages of Support
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers wish to express their sincere thanks to our loyal supporters and clients. The following messages appeared on a slideshow during the recent Telstra Business Awards (SA). Thanks for your kind words. “A well-deserved nomination for the team at W&C great to see all the hard work, long hours, and dedication has paid off by being recognized. Well done, team!” - … [Read more...]
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