A bizarre and tragic case in Queensland has demonstrated why estate planning is such a complex issue, after the courts accepted a voice message left on a phone to be a man’s legal will – carving up his $1.6m estate in the process. In the case, the court heard that a man left a voice message to a friend, describing his final wishes, before tragically taking his own life. The phone message was … [Read more...]
Welden & Coluccio Honoured with Industry Recommendation for Third Consecutive Year.
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers are delighted to announce we have again been named by our peers as one of the best Wills and Estates firms in South Australia. Announced on Tuesday September 11, our listing in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide for the third consecutive year is a vote of confidence by other lawyers in the quality of service we provide. Being listed in Doyle’s Guide is like a chef … [Read more...]
Queen of Soul left an incredible legacy – but no Will.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died. She leaves behind an unchallenged musical legacy and a story that will inspire for decades to come. The one thing she didn’t leave, however, was a legal will. It’s hard to believe that someone who sold millions of records and performed for Presidents could die without a will, but here we are. Not having a will is a bit like … [Read more...]
MEDIA STATEMENT: WELDEN & COLUCCIO LAWYERS RENEW GOLD SPONSORSHIP OF THE ICE FACTOR SPECTACULAR
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers is proud to announce they are again partnering with the Ice Factor Spectacular as gold sponsors, helping to keep “at-risk” kids in schools through ice hockey. Welden & Coluccio Principal Jason Coluccio said keeping kids in the classroom is more important than ever. “Low-skilled jobs are disappearing and stable employment is getting harder to find, so the … [Read more...]
HIDDEN TRAPS IN BABY BOOMER HOME SALE SUPER INCENTIVES
As we get older, some things just get harder to manage. That goes especially for the traditional family home. When you’re in your 30s, maintaining a house with two big yards is something to look forward to on the weekend. But when you’re in your 60s, you just want to enjoy your retirement. For many of my parents’ generation – the Baby Boomers – the decision to downsize is a tough … [Read more...]
NEW OFFICE MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE FOR WELDEN & COLUCCIO
2018 marks an important milestone for Welden & Coluccio Lawyers. Just four years ago, our firm was born out of necessity. We didn’t like the way “big law” did business and vowed to start a practice that treated clients like family instead of numbers. We didn’t splash our names on billboards. We weren’t aggressive marketers. We knew that the quality of our work and our relationships with … [Read more...]
Lawyers Aren’t Always Known for Nice Surprises…
I’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with an interesting career. I’ve been a journalist, worked at the pointy-end of government ... I've even had a hand in showbiz. You’d think I’d have seen it all. I’ve been working at Welden & Coluccio Lawyers for six months, and the only word to describe my time here is “surprise”. Surprise at the how important lawyers really are to everyday … [Read more...]
WE’RE HIRING! YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM.
Wills & Estates Lawyer (Senior) Welden & Coluccio Lawyers is an industry-leading wills and estates practice (Doyle’s Guide 2016/17) that is seeking to expand its award-winning team through the addition of a senior lawyer. This is an opportunity to cement your reputation as a wills and estates specialist in a fast-growing, innovative, family-friendly law firm. Established in 2014, … [Read more...]
We Don’t Discuss Death, But We Should.
A new study has shown that only one in four Australians has discussed their end-of-life wishes with their family, despite three quarters acknowledging a need to plan ahead. As an estate lawyer, this is worrying news. I’m not pretending this is an easy discussion to have, but some issues are made worse by ignoring them. End of life planning isn’t just about what songs you want played at your … [Read more...]
Not So Fast, the Rightful Owner’s Furious.
A battle over a stolen Lamborghini has shown that possession really isn’t 9/10th of the law. It all began when a widow went searching for her late husband’s prized Lamborghini Espada, gifted to her in his will and thought to be stored in a farm shed, only to discover the car had been stolen. Some time after it was pinched, the car was bought by a collector, who had it in his possession for … [Read more...]
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