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Our Whyalla Office is Relocating!
Hume Taylor & Co. is excited to announce our move to a shared office with Cunningham & Harvey accounting just across from Westland Shopping Centre, at 81 McDouall Stuart Avenue. To celebrate, we're offering 10% off Wills to all new and existing Whyalla clients...
What to do if an original Will cannot be found
Why is it necessary to keep my original Will safe? Keeping your original signed Will in a safe place is important as it enables the Court to grant probate in your estate after you die. This is the process whereby the Court validates a Will as the true and last...
When is Family Violence considered in a Matrimonial Property Settlement?
What is family violence and how could this affect our property settlement? Following separation, a property settlement occurs between parties to divide financial assets and liabilities. In most cases, marital conduct of either party is not considered to be relevant...
When should I review my Will?
Once your final Will has been signed and executed, it is easy to place it into storage and then forget about it altogether. As a general rule, Wills should be reviewed every few years. However, did you know there are a number of life events that warrant the immediate...
Does the South Australian Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation impact Advanced Care Directives?
In June 2021, the South Australian government passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (‘The Act’). South Australia is the fourth Australian state to legalise voluntary assisted dying, which is also called euthanasia. The Act is expected to come into effect on 29...
Drafting documents in advance to avoid a legal dispute
The common saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ is true for one’s health, however, it is also accurate for drafting legal documents. ‘Prevention’ in this case refers to having your affairs and documentation in order to avoid costly conflict or litigation in the...
The New Critical Incident List in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
On the 3rd of June, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia announced the establishment of the Critical Incident List. The List, which commenced on Monday 6 June 2022, is a fast-tracked process to make arrangements for children where one or both parents have...
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