Wills & Estates Lawyers
No matter your age, it’s never too early to start planning what will happen to your assets and estate when you pass away. Forward planning brings great peace of mind that your family members will be looked after according to your wishes after you die. At Culshaw Bishop Lawyers, our experienced team of Adelaide Wills and estates lawyers are here to provide legal advice and guide you through the process with no added stress. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
Our Wills and estates services
At Culshaw Bishop Lawyers, our team of Wills and estate lawyers has extensive experience in a range of matters
Culshaw Bishop Lawyers can help in the arrangements of planning for the management of a person’s estate during and after life.
Learn more >> Estate Planning
In the event of your death, It is important to have set out your wishes. At Culshaw Bishop Lawyers, we can give you qualified advice about your options in preparing your Will.
Learn more >> Last Will and Testament
If you believe you have unfairly been left out of a Will, or there has not been adequate provision for you, Culshaw Bishop Lawyers can confidently advise and assist you in challenging.
Learn more >> Contesting a Will
At Culshaw Bishop Lawyers, we are experienced in finalising all aspects of a deceased person’s estate with great care.
Learn more >> Deceased Estate Administration
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were unable to make your own personal decisions regarding medical treatment, health care and living and lifestyle matters. At Culshaw Bishop, our experienced Wills and Estates Lawyers are here to help you set out your wishes for medical treatment and care arrangements by way of an Advanced Care Directive. If you need legal advice or assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Adelaide team.
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We understand the legal system can be complicated. That’s why our lawyers are here to guide you and provide excellent legal advice.
Why select Culshaw Bishop Lawyers?
We are approachable; accessible without judgement
Property Settlement
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship, parties need to consider the distribution and allocation of their assets and liabilities. Our experienced family law team can provide expert legal advice to ensure that your personal and financial situation can move forward with certainty.
Meet our wills and estates law team
Culshaw Bishop Lawyers offer expert legal advice in a number of areas, including family law, estate planning, probate, wills, and commercial law.
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Testimonials
Thank you everyone for the great result! I really appreciate your time and commitment to my case.
Adrian
“Great day, topped off by a great result! I am still smiling. The best thing is that I have not had to let go of anything that I have worked so hard to build! This was a way better deal than I could ever imagine. A great outcome for both parties.”
Barry
“Thank you and Jeremy for all your efforts and a good result. You made me feel safe and protected.”
Carmen
I required urgent assistance with a family law matter and Jeremy Culshaw was recommended to me. From our first meeting, it was clear that Jeremy was professional and highly experienced. His deft handling of our matters resulted in an excellent outcome, and over a shorter timeframe than at first anticipated. Arianna Van de Water’s contribution was also invaluable. We are indebted to the entire team at Culshaw Bishop for their responsiveness, support, and effective navigation of the risks involved.
Jemal
Jeremy G and Jeremy C were both fantastic in advising and progressing my difficult divorce settlement which included some significant areas of dispute. They were very professional and would always respond as soon as possible to my queries and concerns. They were also way ahead of the opposing legal team and I highly recommend them
Brian
We had the absolute pleasure of being supported by Kate, whilst going through our surrogacy journey in South Australia. Kate made a potentially overwhelming and complex situation incredibly straight forward, thanks to her extensive knowledge and experience in this space. Kate was always happy to answer our questions and showed a genuine investment in our journey – which really added a beautiful human touch to the whole experience!
Matt & Brendan
I cannot speak highly enough of Kate and the team at Culshaw Bishop. Kate’s approachable, friendly demeanour, combined with extensive knowledge and experience brought comfort during an otherwise traumatic time. Kate continually went above and beyond her duty to ensure her advice was accurate, relevant, and matched to my needs. I would most definitely recommend Kate to anyone requiring family legal advice.
James
Culshaw Bishop Lawyers provided professional advice built on a comprehensive understanding of family law throughout the entire process from the first meeting to the final trial. Kate has the ability to understand her client’s individual circumstances and build a level of trust that guides and supports her clients during a very challenging time.
David
Kate was absolutely incredible in what was understandably a traumatic time. Kate was empathetic, responsive, and most importantly, helped us to achieve our desired outcome. Our matter involved immediate and extensive work, so I couldn’t be more appreciative to Kate and her team, for their hard work.
Annabel
I have, and will continue to recommend Kate for exceptional advice, guidance and support with family law matters. My personal circumstances were very complex, and Culshaw Bishop helped me navigate, understand, and get a great outcome for my family. Culshaw Bishop are exceptional. The advice, support and guidance provided to myself and my family helped us through a complex situation and achieved the best outcome for us all. Highly recommended.
Lydia
From the first moment Kate walked through the doors, professional & welcoming came to mind. Excellent, top quality advice was given to me. I really couldn’t have been represented by a better lawyer, thanks for everything!
Damen
Kate was very knowledgeable about the legal side of the surrogacy process in South Australia. She guided us through each step of the process with kindness and compassion from our initial chat right through to gaining the parentage order for our child. We highly recommend Kate for her professionalism and experience.
Tara
Kate and the team at Culshaw Bishop are highly professional and patient family law practitioners. Kate was very supportive and understanding and worked hard to ensure that all issues were resolved fairly in a complex and difficult family law matter.
Sam
Proposed Amendments to Family Law legislation
On 29 March 2023, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced.
Have you ever wondered what may happen to your Estate in the event of your death?
We strongly recommend that your Estate planning documents be in place leading up to or following a significant change in circumstance such as purchasing property, having a child, marriage, or divorce.
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FAQ’s
What does a Wills and estate lawyer do?
A Wills and estates lawyer can help you with making a Will, challenging an unfair Will, or assist you with the Administration of a deceased person’s estate.
When should I engage a Wills and estate lawyer?
A Will is essential for every adult with assets (i.e. a home) and it is never too early to have one prepared. We recommend speaking to our Wills and estates solicitors to discuss your options.
In the event of marital separation, or any significant change in circumstance, we recommend that you update your Will.
What happens if you don’t have a Will in South Australia?
If you pass away without having a prepared Will, this is called ‘intestacy’ and it can become expensive to deal with the legal issues that arise from administering the estate. Under the Administration and Probate Act, your estate will be passed out amongst family, whether you want them to benefit or not. We recommend speaking to our Wills and estates attorneys to discuss your options.
Talk to a Wills and estate lawyer
At Culshaw Bishop Lawyers, we’re accessible, caring and strive for integrity in everything we do. Have a question or need legal advice? Get in touch with one of our team.