by hume-taylor_admin | Oct 18, 2021 | news, Uncategorised
Can you exclude an estranged adult child from your will? At Hume Taylor & Co Lawyers, we are often asked to advise clients as to whether an estranged adult child can be left a smaller portion of the Estate than their other child or children, or left out of the...
by hume-taylor_admin | Oct 5, 2021 | news, Uncategorised
Why do I need a binding agreement for a property settlement? We are often approached by clients who say, why do I need a Consent Order of Binding Financial Agreement, when we have agreed how our assets should be divided already? The short answer is, to protect you. As...
by hume-taylor_admin | Sep 20, 2021 | news
Why do I need a lawyer? Lawyers play an important role in our society. They are responsible for promoting justice, upholding and interpreting our laws and protecting their client’s interests. While a lawyer’s role can vary depending on the area of law they work in,...
by hume-taylor_admin | Aug 30, 2021 | news
Reforms to the sentencing discount regime On the 2nd of November 2020, the Statutes Amendment (Sentencing) Act 2020 came into effect. This legislation modified the sentencing discounts available to defendants for summary, minor indictable and major indictable...
by hume-taylor_admin | Aug 4, 2021 | news, Uncategorised
Lending money to family or friends? A $250 loan agreement could save you thousands (and damaged relationships). It’s common when people lend money to their family or friends to think of it in less formal terms than a loan to a stranger or an acquaintance. Most of the...
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