What Happens If You Die Without a Will in NSW?

by Sarah Lamb | Jul 29, 2026 | Client focus, Cost of a Will, Estate Planning, Insights, Personal, Wills

In short: if you die without a will in NSW (known as dying “intestate”), your estate is divided by a fixed legal formula under the Succession Act 2006 — which may not reflect your wishes. A will lets you decide who inherits, who raises your children, and...

How Much Does a Will Cost in NSW? A Clear Guide for 2026

by Sarah Lamb | Jul 22, 2026 | Client focus, Cost of a Will, Estate Planning, Insights, Personal, Wills

In short: we charge a fixed fee for a straightforward will, while a will with a testamentary trust or more complex family, business or superannuation needs costs more. At Southern Waters Legal, we quote your fixed fee upfront at your initial consultation — before any...

What happens if I electronically transfer funds to the wrong account?

by Erika Hanrahan | Jun 18, 2019 | Client focus, News

In this age of technology, money is being transferred electronically on a daily basis. We pay our bills, we transfer money to our friends for dinner and we help out our family. More and more, this is happening by way of electronic funds transfer. Most of us are...

Santa & Mrs Claus are getting a divorce!

by Erika Hanrahan | Dec 18, 2018 | Client focus, Family Law, News

Christmas is an exciting time of year, one filled with love and laughter, but also quite a hectic time of year getting presents ready for family. Finishing off jobs at work can cause emotions to rise and the stress that comes with it. So can you imagine what would...

Separating and choosing a Lawyer

by Erika Hanrahan | Nov 19, 2018 | Client focus, Family Law, News

The benefits of seeing an Accredited Specialist in Family Law When parties separate, one or both parties may seek legal advice. A natural and common concern is which lawyer a person should see. Lawyers have varying levels of experience and with the varying levels of...

How to avoid Court in a family law dispute