Tolis & Co Lawyers

05/05/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/enduring-powers-of-attorney-explained/

A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney; however, most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it can deliver or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist.​ In this article, we examine why appointing a Power of Attorney is often recommended by lawyers and explain t...

05/05/2026

We congratulate our Leo Coldbeck-Shackley and Antonella Rodriguez of Counsel on the publication of their article “Is Harman Enough” in the Australian Family Lawyer. Their article contains an analysis of three cases which have considered applications for protections for sensitive material above and beyond those provided implicitly by common law and by statute. The full article is available to Australian Family Lawyer subscribers here:
https://www.familylawsection.org.au/australian-family-lawyer/273-volume-35-2026/2176-april-2026.html -69f93a31bd0ab_content/41/

17/04/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/we-have-moved/

To accommodate our growing practice, we have relocated (just downstairs) to larger premises at Ground Floor, 187A Henley Beach Road, Mile End. Our office is accessible directly from the carpark behind the building which is on Henley Street.

14/04/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/the-south-australian-workers-compensation-scheme-and-psychiatric-injury-claims/

When your job causes you to experience mental illness, the distressing effects can feel overwhelming and lead to other health concerns like severe sleep deprivation and anxiety. In South Australia, the workers’ compensation scheme may provide financial and medical support to workers who have suffe...

12/03/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/returntoworksa-key-entitlements-for-injured-workers/

A workplace injury can be a challenging experience, impacting your health, finances, and ability to work. If you have been injured at work in South Australia, it is important to understand your entitlements under the workers compensation scheme; administered by the ReturnToWorkSA under the Return to...

10/02/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/family-law-changes-property-settlements/

Family Law Changes: Property Settlements Recent changes to the Family Law Act, predominantly focused on financial property settlements, are now operational. The amendments aim to make the process of dividing property fairer and more transparent, especially for those who have experienced family viole...

09/01/2026

https://tolisco.com.au/an-executors-guide-what-to-do-when-a-loved-one-dies/

An Executor’s Guide: What to Do When a Loved One Dies Being an executor is a big responsibility, especially while dealing with the loss of a loved one. An executor is the person named in a Will to manage a deceased person’s estate (property, finances, etc.) and carry out their final wishes. The ...

28/12/2025

Wishing you all a restful break. From our family to yours. Our office reopens on 5 January 2026. In the meantime, if your issue is urgent, please email your solicitor or [email protected] and we will be in contact with you.

05/12/2025

https://tolisco.com.au/what-to-do-if-your-workers-compensation-claim-is-rejected/

The last thing you need when dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of a workplace injury is to have your workers’ compensation claim rejected. If this happens, you may feel like you’ve hit a dead end, but it’s important to remember that a rejected compensation claim is not necessarily...