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Why Free Will Services Advertised on Facebook Could Cost Your Estate Dearly - Joel Byrth

Why Free Will Services Advertised on Facebook Could Cost Your Estate Dearly

You scroll past another Facebook ad promising a free will. It looks legitimate....

Anna Przibilla Conveyancing Manager and Registered Conveyancer at Mildwaters Byrth and Carolyn Smith from Smiths Garden Centre

Why Local Knowledge Is Your Best Asset When Buying Property on the Yorke Peninsula

Moving to the Yorke Peninsula is an exciting chapter. Whether you’re planting roots...

From Germein Reed To Mildwaters Byrth - Doug Reed with Kylie Mildwaters

From Germein Reed To Mildwaters Byrth: Why This Transition Means So Much To Me

Kylie Mildwaters reflects on 30 years of Peninsula law, the mentor who shaped...

Kangaroo Island: What a Movie About Two Sisters Can Teach You About Estate Planning by Kylie Mildwaters, Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers

Kangaroo Island: What a Movie About Two Sisters Can Teach You About Estate Planning

I watched Kangaroo Island recently because it had been so popular and I...

What Troy Cassar-Daley's 'Family Farm' Teaches About Succession Planning On Yorke Peninsula

What Troy Cassar-Daley’s ‘Family Farm’ Teaches About Succession Planning On Yorke Peninsula

With Tamworth’s Country Music Festival wrapping up last week, I found myself thinking...

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Getting Your Legal Documents in Order This Christmas

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Getting Your Legal Documents in Order This Christmas

There’s a small detail in the Christmas story that often goes unnoticed. When...

Ten Years of Lessons: What We've Learned About Protecting Your Legacy. Pictured, left, Joel Byrth, right, Kylie Mildwaters

Ten Years of Lessons: What We’ve Learned About Protecting Your Legacy

When we opened our doors in October 2015, as Mildwaters Lawyers, we knew...

Why the Most Well-Intentioned Promise About Your Will Might Not Help Your Children

Why the Most Well-Intentioned Promise About Your Will Might Not Help Your Children

When love and legal planning collide in blended families Picture this: You’re sitting...

Verification of Identitification can take longer than you expect.

Property Conveyancing Insights: Don’t Leave Verification Of Identity To The Last Minute

In a conveyancer-ruled universe, the moment the seed of ‘maybe I should buy...

Father and daughter reconciling to illustrate how SA's New Will Laws: Why Being 'Fair' in Your Will Isn't Enough Anymore

SA’s New Will Laws: Why Being ‘Fair’ in Your Will Isn’t Enough Anymore

How South Australia’s new succession laws change everything you thought you knew about...

How Your Property Transfer Would Happen If Conveyancers Ruled The World

How Your Property Transfer Would Happen If Conveyancers Ruled The World

Imagine a world where conveyancers didn’t just help with property transfers – they...

Mildwaters Byrth’s New Minlaton Office: Strengthening Local Legal Services, interior shot

Mildwaters Byrth’s New Minlaton Office: Strengthening Local Legal Services

If you live on the Yorke Peninsula, you know how important it is...

Conveyancing On The Yorke Peninsula: Here's What You Need To Know

Conveyancing On The Yorke Peninsula: Here’s What You Need To Know

Conveyancing has come a long way in just a few short years. If...

Trust Nobody, Not Even Us - Key Tips to Safeguard Your Money When Paying Legal Fees or Property Transfer Costs

Trust Nobody, Not Even Us – Key Tips to Safeguard Your Money When Paying Legal Fees or Property Transfer Costs

In today’s digital age, scams and fraud are an unfortunate reality. As new...

Family Law and the Reality of Ignored Children’s Voices

Family Law And The Reality Of Ignored Children’s Voices

Today’s ABC News report on our family law system – Social and gender...

The Hidden Costs and Dangers of DIY Will Kits: Protect Your Legacy with Professional Guidance

The Hidden Costs and Dangers of DIY Will Kits: Protect Your Legacy with Professional Guidance

Creating a will is one of the most important steps in securing your...

A father chats to his daughter while fixing a farm fence, while the son gazes at the animals. Balancing Interests: Navigating the Challenges of On-Farm and Off-Farm Children in Farm Estate Planning.

Balancing Interests: Navigating the Challenges of On-Farm and Off-Farm Children in Farm Estate Planning

Farm succession planning is one of the most crucial and emotionally charged aspects...

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”)

On 1 September 2021, Australia’s federal court system amalgamated into the Federal Circuit...

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle, Photo by Elvis Bekmanis on Unsplash

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle – what do I need to know?

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, car companies around the world experienced significant...

Your guide to dealing with workplace bullying and harassment, Photo by Arlington Research on Unsplash

Your guide to dealing with workplace bullying and harassment

In April 2019, the South Australian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity presented the Attorney-General...

Binding Financial Agreements – what am I actually signing? Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Binding Financial Agreements – what am I actually signing?

Binding Financial Agreements (“BFA”) are often colloquially referred to as a ‘pre-nup’ or...

Tough new domestic violence laws

In Australia, domestic violence is a major health and welfare issue. However, we...

Consumer rights for Christmas shopping

As the 25th of December rapidly approaches, we often find ourselves frantically trying...

Yorke Peninsula lawyers supporting local needs

Christmas is a time of year that we often take for granted. We often...

Dramatic changes to Probate

By the end of 2018, the legal profession in South Australia will have...

My ex-partner is not returning our child: What do I do?

If your ex-partner is not returning your child or not disclosing their whereabouts,...

Disputes with tradies or builders – What are my rights?

Australia has a highly regulated building and renovation industry to ensure safe and...

I’ve been defamed on social media – What do I do now?

If you find that you’ve been defamed online, it is hard to know...

CGT and Family Law Settlements

As detailed in our previous article, the consequences of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...

The basics of Capital Gains Tax

To help address the complexities of taxation, we have put together a short...

What do I need to know about aged care?

Now that my loved ones are growing older, what do I need to...

New Penalties for Drink and Drug Driving

With drug driving one of the highest contributors to road deaths in our...

Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers' Blog Index

I’ve never been to a lawyer before: What should I expect?

For those that have never been to a lawyer before, it is hard...

Fence Disputes – What are my rights?

When it comes to fence disputes between neighbours, your initial thought is: what...

Tips for Small Business and managing Debt Recovery

With the current financial climate in regional South Australia as is, it is...

Does home detention really work?

In February 2017, Yorke Peninsula Country Times asked me ‘does home detention really...

Actions against Bullying and Violence

To ensure we maintain a safe community, we must take actions against bullying...

Can your Will be contested?

A Will is a written declaration of how property is to be distributed...

What happens if I die without a Will?

If you die without a Will you could be leaving your loved ones...

What are the benefits of choosing a lawyer in Kadina?

People sometimes ask me why they should consider choosing a lawyer in Kadina,...

Libby Bell tragedy opening our eyes to bullying at school

13-year-old Adelaide schoolgirl Libby Bell suffered bullying at school so deeply, she took...

Pulled over by police: What are your rights?

The flashing lights of a police car in your rear-view mirror have the...

What do I need to make a Will?

What do I need to make a Will, is one of the most...

The farmer’s wife and the law

Being a farmer’s wife is not always easy or worry-free, but it offers...

I’ve been named as an Executor in a Will. Now what?

If you’ve been named as an Executor in a Will, chances are that...

Protecting children who are under 18: Advice from a lawyer

Chances are you’re a great parent providing everything your children need from day to...

In trouble with the police? Here’s how your lawyer can help

Have you found yourself in trouble with the police? If so, it is...

Moving House? Choose your conveyancer wisely

When you’re buying or selling real estate, your choice of conveyancer can be...

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