Wills and Estate Planning Archives

The Right to Choose Gains Momentum in South Australia

Advance Care Directives, Estate Planning, Wills and Estate PlanningBy Rod Genders October 13, 2015

End of life decisions are filled with emotion, and religious, ethical and philosophical issues ignite debate.

Some form of human euthanasia or assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands, Belgium, Colombia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Albania and in the US states of Washington, Oregon, Vermont, New Mexico, Montana and California.

Euthanasia is currently illegal in every state and territory of Australia. For a brief period, it once was legal in the Northern Territory, by the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995. However in 1997, the Australian Federal Government overrode the Northern Territory legislation through the introduction of the Euthanasia Laws Act 1997.

Around the world, an increasing number of states and countries are allowing people to choose for themselves.

Planning Ahead for Incapacity

Advance Care Directive, Estate Planning, Trusts & Guardianship, Wills and Estate PlanningBy Rod Genders October 13, 2015

Undue Influence: A Threat for Elderly People

Advance Care Directive, Estate Planning, Undue Influence, Wills, Wills and Estate PlanningBy Rod Genders October 8, 2015

To obtain advice on changing your Will and ensure that your family and your assets are properly protected, consult with the trusted professionals at Genders & Partners, the oldest law firm in South Australia.

It’s a great feeling to finally complete your estate plan and know that you, your family and your assets are protected. After completing this important and necessary task with the help of your Wills & estate planning lawyer in Adelaide, you can get on with enjoying your life rather than contemplating your mortality. However, there’s one more step you need to take to ensure that your beneficiaries receive what is rightfully theirs without any hassle: You must properly store the original Will and inform the right people of its location. This simple task ensures that when the time comes, your executors can get to work doing their job of carrying out your wishes as quickly and efficiently as possible.