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Plain-English guides to South Australian property, business, estate, immigration and notarial law, written by Bruno Confalone, Founder and Principal Lawyer of Zed Legal Australia. Each guide sets out what the law says, where the traps are, and what to do before you sign.
Wills & Estates · GuideMost Australians who have a will believe they've taken care of their estate planning. Many haven't. Here are five critical functions a well-drafted will must perform – and why a standard template often falls short.
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Immigration · GuideAustralia's partner visa pathway is one of the most document-intensive and emotionally charged immigration processes the Department of Home Affairs administers. Understanding the requirements before you apply can save you years of delay.
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Notary · GuideA notary public is not simply a person who stamps documents. They perform a specific legal function recognised under international law, and their involvement is often mandatory for documents intended for use overseas.
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Property Law · GuideSouth Australia gives most property purchasers two clear business days to cool off — counted from the later of signing the contract and being served with the Form 1. Here is when the right applies, when it doesn't, and what it costs to use it.
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Commercial Law · GuideA shareholder agreement is the constitutional document that governs relationships between the owners of a private company. Most businesses that need one don't have one – and discover that only when something goes wrong.
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Wills & Estates · GuideBeing named as an executor is an honour – and a significant legal responsibility. Many executors are surprised by the complexity, the timeline, and the potential personal liability involved in administering an estate.
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Wills & Estates · UpdateSouth Australia's succession laws are set to undergo a monumental transformation with the introduction of the Succession Act 2023, coming into effect on 1 January 2025. These changes will have widespread implications for will preparation, estate claims, and administration processes.
Update5 min read
Wills & Estates · GuideProbate is the Supreme Court's confirmation that a will is valid and that the executor may act. It is not needed in every estate. Here is when a grant is actually required in South Australia, how the application works through CourtSA, what it costs in time, and the mistakes that make an executor personally liable.
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Wills & Estates · GuideThree documents cover the two things that can happen to you: losing capacity, and dying. In South Australia they are a will, an enduring power of attorney and an advance care directive — and each does something the others cannot. Here is what each covers, the gaps people leave, and why the cheap version is so often the expensive one.
Guide8 min read
Immigration · GuideA ‘no conviction’ plea in Australia can feel like the safe option — but United States visa law does not follow Australian law. Here is why a non-recorded conviction may still need to be disclosed, and how getting it wrong can trigger a lifetime US bar.
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