by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Uncategorized
Imagine this: You’ve carefully made your Will, making sure your loved ones will be taken care of when you’re gone. You’ve left a generous gift to your son, Jake. But then, something unexpected happens—Jake passes away before you do.
by ADLV Law Team | 1 - Start, expand and raise capital for your enterprise, 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), 35 - Manage and incentivise your team (employment law), 5- Get your finances in order (loans, leases and security), 6 - Build and protect your wealth (including trusts), 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), 9 - Deal with a deceased estate (Administration)
With the coming of a new year come new ideas, plans and goals. Sometimes these may come about because of a change in circumstances and needs. In other cases, these may be a necessary undertaking due to a change in law, regulation or requirements. Here are some legal issues that we think will be hot issues in 2025 and our tips to help you navigate them.
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), 9 - Deal with a deceased estate (Administration), Uncategorized
Does your Will need an update following the changes to the Succession Act 2023 (South Australia) commenced operation in South Australia on 1 January 2025?
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP)
Christmas isn’t always a time of joy for families. Sometimes, along with all the dishes, you are left with a family fallout that takes you back to the proverbial drawing board where estate planning is concerned. Here’s a look at how a difficult Christmas...
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Uncategorized
Christmas is a time for joy, family and reflection. But amidst the festivities, it’s also an excellent opportunity to consider your estate planning. While it might seem unusual to bring up estate planning during the holidays, Christmas presents a rare chance to start these important conversations.
by ADLV Law Team | 6 - 288, 6 - Build and protect your wealth (including trusts), 8 - 264, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP)
Discretionary or family trusts are often used by Australian family business owners seeking to separate business risk from their personal wealth. When the controller of the trust dies, the assets in the trust are not dealt with as part of their Will. What happens to...