A legacy of chaos if you die without a Will
The 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.
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The 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...
Read moreA common problem with blended families is the tracing of the inheritance from a parent to a step parent, writes Tindall Gask Bentley Wills and Estates Lawyer Fiona Fagan.
Read moreDocuments impacting the medical and lifestyle decisions of South Australians could soon become invalid, says TGB senior lawyer Rosemary Caruso.
Read moreTom Mead highlights the importance of having a valid Will and addresses some of the common excuses people often make.
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