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Doyle’s Guide 2017: Welden & Coluccio Lawyers Reach New Heights

September 5, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

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. Perhaps somewhat of an industry secret, Doyle’s Guide, is an annual publication that celebrates the best lawyers, barristers and law firms in the business.  Within each area of law, and for each State, rankings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News @ W & C Lawyers, Wills & Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning Adelaide, Welden & Coluccio Lawyers, Doyles Guide 2017, Estate Litigation Adelaide

Access Your Super Early: Top 7 Strategies

March 28, 2017 By Greg Welden

For many Australians times are financially tough.  It is quite a source of frustration to know that you have a stash of money growing in a super fund, yet are struggling with mortgage repayments and the rising costs of living.  Add to this an unexpected illness or significant misfortune and you may find yourself asking the question, “Can I get my hands on my Super early?”. In most cases, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News @ W & C Lawyers, Wills & Estate Planning, General Legal Tagged With: Estate Planning Adelaide, Greg Welden, Access Super Early, Super Adelaide, Wills Experts Adelade

Estate Planning for the Business Owner

March 19, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

A key concern for many families while preparing their Will and Testamentary documents is the discussion surrounding how they might ensure the needs of their children will be met in the event of their unexpected death or illness.  Indeed, this is a critical discussion that must happen, particularly when the clients have very young children.  While most clients in this situation come to us ready to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Case Studies, Wills & Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning Adelaide, Estate Planning, Wills Adelaide, Succession Planning, Estate Planning for Businesses, Wills Specialists Adelaide

Can I leave someone out of my Will?

March 3, 2017 By Greg Welden

A recent judgement out of the Supreme Court of South Australia sends a timely reminder to all Will Makers, that trying to successfully leave someone out of your Will is still a very difficult and tricky proposition.  For many years now a myth has been perpetuated in many circles relating to the misconception that leaving someone a ‘token’ amount in your Will is a sound tactic for preventing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Estate Case Studies Tagged With: Unfair Will, Wills Adelaide, Estate Planning Adelaide, Leaving someone out of your Will, Contesting a Will, Challenging a Will, Disinheriting family members, Estates Adelaide, Estate Specialists

Wills & Estates Planning: The Differences Made Simple

February 20, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

What is difference between making a Will and an Estate Plan? We have provided a case study to help explain the difference. Firstly, a Little Background A client was concerned that at their death, their assets could be sold off by the surviving spouse during their remaining lifetime. A solicitor was instructed and a comprehensive testamentary trust was developed at some expense.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Wills & Estate Planning Tagged With: Wills Adelaide, Estate Planning Adelaide, Difference between Will and Estate, Importance of attention to detail in Wills and Estate Planning, Estate Specialists Adelaide, Legal Advice Adelaide, Estate Law Adelaide

Estate Planning After Separation and Divorce

February 18, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

I have been married for several years but have recently separated from my spouse. We have finalised a property settlement, but are yet to get around to being officially divorced.. I don’t have a Will, does this mean my former spouse will still have access to my estate when I die? The simple answer is yes. Whilst you may be separated, you are still legally married and have a legal ‘spouse’ in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Wills & Estate Planning, Family Law Tagged With: Wills and Separation, Divorce Adelaide, Family Law Adelaide, Wills After Divorce Adelaide, Estate Planning and Separation, Estate Planning and Divorce, Separation, Estate Planning Adelaide, Divorce, Wills Adelaide, Wills and Divorce

DIY Will Kits: Why Your Lawyer Loves Them

January 22, 2017 By Greg Welden

  DIY Will Kits have been around for a while now and are readily available for the fraction of the price of having a Will prepared by a lawyer. In fact, you can probably pop down to your local post office right now and pick one up for less than the cost of an average pub meal.  I must agree that the promises put forward by these kits makes them seem rather alluring to the average lay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information Tagged With: Wills & Estates Adelaide, DIY Will Kits, Will Kit Dangers, Estate Planning Adelaide, Will Kit Risks, Greg Welden, Welden & Coluccio Lawyers

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