Key Changes and Implications of the Succession Act 2023 (SA): A Comprehensive Overview
The Succession Act 2023 (SA) (Act), passed on 28 September 2023 and set to commence on 1 January 2025, serves to consolidate and amend succession law in South Australia. This new Act repeals the…
Navigating New Relationships After Loss: Understanding Legal and Financial Implications
If you are entering a new relationship after divorce or the death of your spouse or partner, then take the time to understand the landscape. Carefully assess the assets/liability profile and how that…
2025 Edition of Best Lawyers: Celebrating Our Leaders and a Rising Star
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that several of our firm’s leaders and a rising star have been recognised in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia awards across 15 categories.…
COVID-19: Business Succession Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many of us. One thing that it has undoubtedly highlighted is that none of us are immortal and it has forced many business owners to think…
Modern Issues in Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning is critical in ensuring that any transition of the business, whether during your lifetime or following your death, is a smooth as possible. In recent years, family…
The Issue of Capacity
Although most people over 65 will not suffer cognitive impairment, for a large minority, dementia and other age-related conditions will enter their lives at some stage. According to statistics…
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“The Thorn Birds Between Two Roses”: Conflicting Wills
Australia’s famous author of “The Thorn Birds”, Colleen McCullough (who died in 2015) provided a great source of entertainment through her writing for generations. It is now her life narrative that…
“As Told by Hassold”: A Tale of Many Wills
We were instrumental in getting this tale over the line earlier this year and now we take the time to reflect on the work required to ensure the testamentary wishes of Mr Hassold are upheld following…
Wills: Greedy v Needy
Dissecting Decisions: Swanson v Reis [2018] SASC 20 An Inheritance (Family Provision) claim has been dismissed on the first limb for the first time in South Australia. The age old question, is there…
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