Your life: planning for the future you want 

Life is full of important decisions, and planning ahead can make a world of difference. Whether you are preparing to pass on your wealth, managing financial commitments, supporting your community, or dealing with the estate of a loved one, having a clear strategy in place ensures peace of mind for you and your family.

At ADLV Law, we help you make informed choices to protect your interests and the legacy you leave behind. Our team of experienced lawyers understands the complexities of life’s major decisions and is here to provide the guidance you need.

 

Plan your life with confidence

Planning for your future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right legal support, you can take control of your financial and personal legacy, making decisions that are best for you and those you care about.

Explore each of our tailored services to find the guidance you need. We’re here to help you manage life’s most important choices with clarity and confidence.

 

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Our key services to support your life

We offer a comprehensive range of services to help you manage your life’s important legal matters, including:

Pass on your wealth

It’s important to ensure that your hard-earned assets are passed on according to your wishes. From estate planning to succession strategies, our services help you protect your legacy while considering family dynamics, taxation, and asset protection.

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Deal with a deceased estate

Managing the estate of a loved one can be overwhelming. Our estate administration services ensure that the process is handled efficiently and with the utmost care, helping you navigate probate, asset distribution, and any legal complexities.

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Get your finances in order

Whether it’s securing a loan, managing leases, or establishing financial security, we provide clear legal advice to help you make sound financial decisions. Our team assists with structuring your finances to reduce risks and achieve your goals.

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Give back to the community

If you want to support a charity or not-for-profit organisation, we can guide you in making impactful contributions. Whether through charitable trusts, donations, or other giving strategies, we’ll help you maximize your positive impact.

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Australia’s new AML/CTF rules: what changes from 1 July 2026

If you have engaged a lawyer, accountant, conveyancer or real estate agent recently, you may already have been asked for more identification than usual. From 1 July 2026, those asks become standard practice across the profession. Your advisers will need to verify who...
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The clock is ticking: why your estate plan could be undermined by forgotten loans 

If you’ve loaned money to a child, a family trust, or to entities within your personal investment or business structure, you might assume those debts will be honoured, or at least recognised, when you pass away. However, unless steps are taken to formally record...
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Worried about legal costs for challenging a Will? A guide for claimants in South Australia

If you’ve been left out of a Will or believe the provision made for you is inadequate, you may be wondering whether you can apply for a greater share of the estate.  You may also be worried about what it could cost you to make a claim.  Under South Australia’s...
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Rising probate costs: how court fees and legal costs impact estates 

Probate filing fees now reach over $17,500 in some states, with rising legal costs adding pressure on executors. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know.   The cost of probate is rising  When someone passes away, dealing with their estate involves...
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Step-children and family provision claims: what step-parents in SA need to know

Blended family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to estate planning. If you're a step-parent preparing your estate plan, you may feel uneasy about recent changes in South Australian succession law, particularly the expanded rights of step-children...
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Can you gift company assets in your Will? 

Budget Update NoticeThe 2026/27 Federal Budget contains proposals that may affect the information in this article. As at the date of this notice, these are proposed measures and have not yet passed into law. We are reviewing and updating our content as the legislative...
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The $5.4 trillion wealth transfer: what families need to know about probate in Australia 

The great wealth transfer has arrived  Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history. Over the next 20 years, an estimated $5.4 trillion in property, business assets, superannuation and investments will pass from one generation...
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Guaranteeing a child’s loan: an obligation that can outlive you

As property prices and borrowing challenges persist in Australia, more families are turning to guarantor loans (commonly referred to in the media as the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’), with brokers reporting significant growth in parents providing guarantees to help children...
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Digital assets, cryptocurrency, and probate: don’t let your wealth disappear

Digital assets such as cryptocurrency and online accounts are easily lost after death without planning. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know about probate in the digital age. 

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Director loan repayments and solvency: what makes them ‘reasonable’

It is not unusual for companies, particularly newer, capital-constrained ones, to accept loans from, or make repayments to directors (or their associates). This might be for working capital, bridging shortfalls, or to enable new business initiatives. However,...
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What happens when co-executors can’t agree? Lessons for will-makers and executors 

Appointing two executors might sound like a sensible way to share responsibility, indeed, it is something we often recommend. But what if those executors can’t agree, or worse, one refuses to act? The Supreme Court of New South Wales case Wise v Barry; The Estate of...
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Probate delays: why it takes so long to finalise an estate

Probate can take months, sometimes years, to complete. Here’s why delays happen and how families and family businesses can prepare.

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Excluded from a step-parent’s Will? What step-children should know in South Australia 

When a parent dies and leaves everything to their spouse, many children choose not to contest the Will. Out of respect for their parent’s wishes, the grief involved, and the complexities of family life, they allow their step-parent to inherit everything.  But years...
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Can I sell property of a deceased estate before probate is granted?

You may be acting as the executor of a deceased estate or are otherwise involved as a beneficiary. Amongst the assets of the estate is real property and someone has told you: “Now’s the perfect time to sell!”  But there’s a problem. Probate hasn’t been granted yet, and you’re not sure what you can and can’t do. 

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Advising under an EPOA: Know your duties and risks

As a professional adviser, you may have been instructed to manage personal wealth matters for clients in a way that benefits not only your client but also their families.  Your client, like Mary, may have routinely provided regular financial support to their family – adult children, grandchildren, spouses, or even elderly parents. This support can be informal but deeply entrenched, often continuing for years. 

But what happens when your client loses capacity, and their Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) takes effect? 

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  • Fixed fees, agreed in advance 
  • Experienced in dealing with the South Australian Supreme Court and the registration of an interstate grant requirements.  We know the common issues that result in requisitions and work with you to avoid these. 
  • You maintain the relationship with your client. We do not engage with them, unless instructed to by you 
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