Dying intestate – The perils of not making or updating your Will
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,...
How Mediation Can Help Resolve Your Family Law Matter
Mediation is a valuable and widely utilised method for resolving legal matters. This alternative form of dispute resolution is particularly valuable when it...
Common Family Law Fallacies
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...
Getting Financial Advice for Personal Injury Settlements
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...
Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning
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...
Family Law Team recognised in Doyle’s Guide for 2023
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...
Under pressure – stress leave entitlements in the workplace
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...
Tolis and Co featuring on Flinders Law Podcast series
Our Principal Partners, Mr Aris Tolis and Ms Dimitra Tolis, were recently interviewed by Professor Tania Leiman, Dean of Law at Flinders University, regarding...
What a Will Kit does not do
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...
Family Law Property Settlements
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...