Adelta Legal and Team Recognised in the Doyle’s Guide 2026 We are delighted to congratulate Mark Jappe, George Capaldo, Marianna Danby, Kerry Miller, Elyse Ramsay, Melissa Yule and the Adelta Legal team, on their recognition in the Doyle’s Guide 2026. It is fantastic to see the hard work, expertise and dedication of our team recognised […]
Claiming against the estate of a deceased ex-spouse Recently in South Australia, the Succession Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into effect. It defines the categories of persons eligible to claim against the estate of a deceased person if no agreement or order under the Family Law Act 1975 was in force, at the date of […]
Formalising Financial and Parenting Arrangements After Separation Formalising financial and parenting arrangements after separation is critical to prevent potential further conflict. If you and your ex-partner separate, you may reach an informal agreement about the division of your finances and the care arrangements for your children. You both may start following the arrangement, but do […]
Why Solicitors Speak to Clients Alone During Will Appointments It’s not personal—it’s legal If you’ve ever accompanied a loved one to a Will appointment, you may have been surprised (or even a little offended) when the solicitor politely asked you to step outside. After all, you are only there to support your loved one, right? […]
Adelta Legal has been Recognised as a First Tier Law Firm for Wills & Estates Litigation and Wills, Estates & Succession Planning We are excited to announce that Adelta Legal have been recognised as a First Tier Law Firm in the areas of Wills & Estates Litigation and Wills, Estates & Succession Planning in the […]
Are Online Wills, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or Home-Made Will Kits Legal? More people are turning to low-cost estate planning tools, such as DIY kits, home-made Wills or online Will services, but there’s a catch. Although these options are legally recognised in Australia, they can introduce a host of complications that shouldn’t be underestimated. Poor drafting, procedural […]
Why Young People Need a Will Generation Z and Millennials: Here’s why you should start thinking about your estate now Creating an estate plan is something everyone should consider, but why is it especially important for young people? While everything may seem manageable as long as you are healthy and capable, what happens if you […]
Why Do You Need a Will as a Permanent Resident, Citizen or Foreign Investor in Australia? If you are a permanent resident, new Australian citizen or foreign investor living in Australia, chances are you have built wealth, acquired property and established family or business ties here. However, without a valid and well-structured Will in place, […]
Changes to the Family Law Act from June 2025 Significant changes to the Family Law Act from June 2025 include how the courts deal with family pets, a 4-step rule in property settlement matters and consideration of domestic violence in making decisions about property and spousal maintenance matters. Family Pets Until now, when Australian Courts […]
Are you eligible to make a family provision claim against a deceased estate? Has a family member died without providing adequate provision? Here we explain Family Provision Claims under the Succession Act 2023 (SA) which replaces the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA). Download our brochure here.
