Category Wills and Estates
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. A well-known charity’s name is attached. You think, “Maybe I’ll look into that.” But before you click, there are some things you need to know, because what…
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 wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I’ll be honest – it wasn’t quite my cup of tea. It’s a very sad story, and I…
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 Mary and Joseph made their journey to Bethlehem, they weren’t just travelling for the sake of it. They were heading there to take part in an official…
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 we wanted to provide expert legal services with a genuine understanding of regional life. A decade later, we’ve transformed into Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers and we’ve…
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 around the kitchen table with your new partner, both of youwanting to do the right thing by everyone. You’ve both got children from previousrelationships, and you’re determined…
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 will disputes.Margaret spent months carefully crafting her will. She considered everyone’s needs, documented her decisions clearly, and felt confident that she’d prevented any family disputes. Her reasoning…
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…
