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Candice Scott

Candice is the principal lawyer at Candice Scott Legal. She worked in small and large businesses prior to becoming a lawyer, as a software installer and software super-user, IT help desk, data analyst and super-user with a large data agency, and also in manufacturing (FMCG) and commerce. She has a wealth of experience in Wills & Estates advice and litigation, and advocacy in mediations, negotiations and tribunal matters.

In addition to what is traditionally ‘commercial law’ (contracts, deeds, agreements, real property, leases, franchise agreements, employment), Candice also helps her clients by providing pathways to manage civil disputes, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Candice completed a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) at Flinders University, and is admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of South Australia, so she has the qualifications to appear for her clients in court. She is also a Commissioner for taking affidavits in the Supreme Court of South Australia, meaning she can certify documents for clients.

Candice is dedicated to assisting her clients achieve realistic results and takes an objective approach in order to understand her clients’ needs holistically.

Candice errs on the side of caution, so you know both the worst and best-case scenario, and she will help you to strategically achieve the best outcome in your particular circumstances.

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  • Estate Planning Advice

    For people wishing to understand and plan how to best ensure their assets, liabilities and legal responsibilities are appropriately dealt with upon their death.

  • Preparation of Wills

    It is very important to obtain legal advice when you are considering what happens when you pass away.

    In order to ensure your wishes are carried out as you envisage, you may need to have certain things in place.

    We can provide you with an estimate for the drafting and execution of your will once we understand your individual circumstances.

  • Probate & Letters of Administration

    A grant of Probate is required in South Australia if a person who has passed away owned certain types of assets. For example, an executor or administrator of a deceased estate may not be able to deal with the deceased’s assets in some cases. For example, real estate will often require a grant of probate in order to be dealt with on a person’s death, as will shares, or money in a bank account if over a certain value.

  • Powers of Attorney

    A Power of Attorney is a legal document giving your legal powers to a person acting as your substitute. This might be required if you go away overseas and you need someone to make legal decisions for you, or if you become unwell and you cannot make legal and financial decisions for yourself.

    We can help you with the drafting of Powers of Attorney, just click here to make an appointment.

  • Commercial Law

  • Tribunal Matters

  • General Legal Advice

  • Legal Documents

  • Deceased Estate Administration

    When someone dies, you may not know what to do, or you might feel overwhelmed with all the tasks requiring completion.

    We know how helpful it is to deal with people who have empathy during this process.

    We can help you to understand what needs to be done next to finalise someone’s estate.

  • Deceased Estate Advice and Negotiation

    Whether you are an executor, administrator, prospective claimant or beneficiary, you should clearly understand your right and obligations.

    We can assist you with planning an approach best for the circumstances, taking into account the very strict timeframes in which claims must be made.

  • Deceased Estate Disputes and Litigation

    Sometimes these disputes are known as ‘Family Inheritance Claims’.

    These claims arise when a person believes the deceased did not provide for them adequately. We can help you understand the law in this area whether you are a claimant or defending a claim.

  • Advanced Care Directives

    An Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a legal document signed by a person outlining who can make health and wellbeing decisions for them if they do not have capacity to make these decisions for themselves.

    We can assist you with the preparation of an ACD, taking in to account the legal and practical ramifications.

  • NDIS Matters - Help for Participants and Providers

    We have experience in dealing with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

    We can help participants with support plans, or reviews of decisions. For NDIS providers we can assist with regulatory information.