ADLV Law acts for Solitaire Automotive Group in sale to Autosports Group Limited
We are proud to have advised the shareholders of Solitaire Automotive Group on its acquisition by Autosports Group Limited (ASX: ASG) for approximately $50M. Solitaire Automotive Group are a household name in the South Australian luxury automotive industry, operating 15 dealerships across the Adelaide metro area which generate an estimated $300M annual revenue, their acquisition marks a new era in […]
Deal with a deceased estate
When someone you care about passes away, the legal responsibilities that follow can feel overwhelming. We will handle the complexity, guide you through every step, and make sure the estate is administered correctly and with care.
Give back to the community
You have built something meaningful and you want to use it to make a difference. We will help you put the right legal structure in place so your generosity is properly organised, tax-effective, and built to last.
Pass on your wealth
You have spent a lifetime building what you have. Making sure it reaches the right people, in the right way, with as little lost to tax or conflict as possible, requires careful planning done well in advance. We will help you get every piece of it right.
Rising probate costs: how court fees and legal costs impact estates
Probate filing fees now reach over $17,500 in some states, with rising legal costs adding pressure on executors. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know. The cost of probate is rising When someone passes away, dealing with their estate involves more than just grief and paperwork. Executors must navigate probate – the process of proving a Will […]
Step-children and family provision claims: what step-parents in SA need to know
Blended family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to estate planning. If you’re a step-parent preparing your estate plan, you may feel uneasy about recent changes in South Australian succession law, particularly the expanded rights of step-children under new Succession Act 2023 (SA) (the Act). Under section 115, step-children are now expressly eligible to apply for family provision […]
Can you gift company assets in your Will?
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The $5.4 trillion wealth transfer: what families need to know about probate in Australia
The great wealth transfer has arrived Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history. Over the next 20 years, an estimated $5.4 trillion in property, business assets, superannuation and investments will pass from one generation to the next. For family businesses, this is more than just an economic headline. It represents […]
Guaranteeing a child’s loan: an obligation that can outlive you
As property prices and borrowing challenges persist in Australia, more families are turning to guarantor loans (commonly referred to in the media as the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’), with brokers reporting significant growth in parents providing guarantees to help children enter the housing market. Many parents agree to guarantee a loan for a child […]
Digital assets, cryptocurrency, and probate: don’t let your wealth disappear
Digital assets such as cryptocurrency and online accounts are easily lost after death without planning. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know about probate in the digital age.