by Straits Lawyers | Dec 16, 2019 | Property Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes Property titles have different implications on your ownership. This article will give a short introduction to the two most common types of titles that you will encounter when buying a home. Freehold Title This kind of title of is also called...
by Straits Lawyers | Dec 9, 2019 | Family Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes Having access to one’s child and ensuring their wellbeing remains a top priority for many parents after a divorce or separation. If you are concerned about an ex-partner seeking to take your child outside Australia without your consent, there...
by Straits Lawyers | Dec 2, 2019 | Wills & Estate
Reading Time: 2 minutes If a person dies without valid Will, they are considered to have died intestate. This creates a difficult situation as no wishes of the deceased may be effected without a valid Will. Generally, dealing with a deceased’s assets when they die...
by Straits Lawyers | Nov 18, 2019 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes Powers of attorney and advanced care directives work together to assist a person who may have lost their decision-making capacity. The power of attorney only grants authority with respect to a person’s financial matters whereas the advanced...
by Straits Lawyers | Nov 11, 2019 | Wills & Estate
Reading Time: 2 minutes In this part of the series on contesting wills, this article examines the option of applying under the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA) for inadequate provision. As a general principle of law, testators (the person who makes the...
by Straits Lawyers | Nov 5, 2019 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ending your commercial tenancy as a landlord is not a simple exercise. There are strict rules that govern the eviction of tenants. In South Australia, these rules are found in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1936 (SA) and the Retail and...
