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...
by Erika Hanrahan | Jun 4, 2026 | Business Law, Capital Gains Tax, Estate Planning, Insights
The Crackdown on Discretionary Trusts The 2026-27 Federal Budget has dropped. Buried beneath the headline economic figures are some of the most significant changes to trust and estate taxation in recent years. If your Will includes a Testamentary Trust, or your family...
by gretchen | Mar 3, 2026 | Estate Planning, Insights, Probate
Why Probate and Estate Administration Can Create Financial Pressure A common question we hear at Southern Waters Legal is: “Can I access money from an estate before probate is finalised?” In certain circumstances, there may be options available. Before estate assets...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, News
If a person has recently passed away and they left a Will, their estate could be faced with a claim against the Will. There are two main types of claims against a Will: Challenging the validity or making of the Will; and Seeking provision or further provision from...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 3, 2023 | Estate Planning, News
You may have heard of using a Will to protect your physical assets when you pass away, but what about your digital assets? There is currently no law in Australia that governs what happens to your digital assets when you die, instead these assets form part of your...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, News
Australians and their pets Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. According to materials released by RSPCA Australia and Animal Medicines Australia there are an estimated 28.7 million pets in Australia, with 62% of Australian households...
