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Does Friday the 13th make you feel uncomfortable? Are you worried that you will be cursed with bad luck for walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror? Do you throw salt over your shoulder or knock on wood after mentioning your good fortune to prevent bad luck following? If you answered yes to any of the above, you are one...
Read moreAs the line between our real and digital lives becomes more blurred, making a video Will – rather than the traditional legal paperwork – might seem like the best way to go. But as a recent Australian judgment shows, it can leave your family with major delays, costs and difficulty, and ultimately a Court may fail...
Read moreFrom 1 July 2019 the Public Trustee will no longer prepare Wills or Enduring Power of Attorney documents for the general public unless you are a concession card holder, Centrelink recipient or subject to administration or protection Orders.
Read moreThe grief of losing a loved one is hard enough, but when someone dies without a Will the impact it has on families can be disastrous, writes TGB senior lawyer John Pitman.
Read moreBecoming a parent is one of the most magical moments of your life, but with all the joy a newborn brings comes a weight of responsibility. You are now a mum or a dad – responsible for making sure your little one is taken care of, no matter what. Do you have a clear plan in place if you or your partner dies unexpectedly? Who...
Read moreTHE Arrium steelworks sale not only galvanises Whyalla’s economic future, it gives new hope of a fresh start to those who have been living in limbo due to divorce and death, according to a leading Adelaide law firm. Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers partner Jane Miller said when Whyalla’s economy and property market crashed many...
Read moreExperienced Wills and Estates Lawyer Rod Behenna discusses the often complex topic of superannuation and it’s impact on your estate. This can be a difficult area. The first thing to understand is that you do not own your superannuation – the trustees of the Super fund control it and any benefit is dealt with by them. ...
Read moreWhat happens when a pop-icon dies without a Will? TGB's Fiona Fagan answers this question and other more common questions related to intestacy (dying without a valid Will).
Read moreWhat you need to know about funerals and how lawyers work with executors to provide a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration. Funeral expenses – Who pays? Reasonable funeral expenses are usually paid by the deceased’s estate. This means that some assets of the deceased, usually money from the deceased’s bank...
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