A valid Will details how you want to give your estate after you die who will carry out that task (i.e. your executor). An executor can be a family member, friend or a trusted professional. Your Will can also nominate guardians for any non-adult child that is left...Read More
Mediation is a valuable and widely utilised method for resolving legal matters. This alternative form of dispute resolution is particularly valuable when it is desirable to maintain a relationship with the other party after the dispute, as is often the case in family...Read More
If you are in the unfortunate situation of going through a break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of emotional and practical support when you have separated, however good legal...Read More
Compensation for personal injuries are generally once-off lump sum payments that aim to provide funds for past and future treatment and care for the long-term. As these types of payments are usually substantial, it is important that the recipients obtain financial...Read More
An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and leaving it in a safe place. An effective estate plan requires consideration of several matters and ongoing review to ensure it reflects your wishes and covers unexpected events. In this article we look at some...Read More
Congratulations to the Tolis & Co Family Law Team for again being acknowledged as a leading South Australian Family and Divorce Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide for 2023. This list represents the results of a yearly survey of the Family Law profession, and...Read More
Are you suffering from work related stress or is your job causing you to experience stress related symptoms and are you wondering if you can take leave or claim workers compensation? Paid sick leave is not only restricted to injury for personal illness but can also...Read More
Our Principal Partners, Mr Aris Tolis and Ms Dimitra Tolis, were recently interviewed by Professor Tania Leiman, Dean of Law at Flinders University, regarding their achievements as graduates of the initial cohort of Flinders law students. That interview is now...Read More
There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Not...Read More
Is a 50/50 split the starting point? Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain. This...Read More
