Category Wills and Estates
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 legacy and ensuring that your wishes are honoured after you pass away. However, many people on the Yorke Peninsula and across South Australia are tempted to use…
Dramatic changes to Probate
By the end of 2018, the legal profession in South Australia will have experienced a dramatic change. Probate is turning digital. As of the 26th of November 2018, the Probate Registry will have completely transitioned to an online system for…
What do I need to know about aged care?
Now that my loved ones are growing older, what do I need to know about aged care? Although the future of an individual is uncertain, some careful planning for the possibility of requiring aged care accommodation can be provide some…
Can your Will be contested?
A Will is a written declaration of how property is to be distributed upon the maker’s death, but can your Will be contested? Lawyers prepare Wills in accordance with strigent guidelines and procedures. Surely this means that your testamentary intentions…
What happens if I die without a Will?
If you die without a Will you could be leaving your loved ones with a lot more pain and heartache than just the grief of losing you. Protect your family from this unnecessary stress by ensuring that you have a…
What do I need to make a Will?
What do I need to make a Will, is one of the most common questions we get from clients ahead of their appointment with us. So here is our guide to what documents you should gather and what questions you…
The farmer’s wife and the law
Being a farmer’s wife is not always easy or worry-free, but it offers a unique lifestyle and a wonderful environment in which to raise children. From breeding chickens to helping bale the hay, children learn the value of hard work, earning an…
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 this is a job that you are not looking forward to. Losing someone is hard enough, but having to face the practical reality of the matter once they…
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 day, so you’re probably confident you’re doing all you can in protecting your children who are under 18 years of age. But have you given them everything…
Ageing Parents
Parents age, and being called upon to support ageing parents can take you by surprise. At Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers, we’re here to help you get matters in order so you and your parents can have peace of mind…