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Who has ultimate control of a discretionary trust?
A trust is a relationship where one holds property (or other rights) on behalf of another. A trust is discretionary where the trustee(s) have an ability to choose whom of a class of beneficiaries will receive the income and/or the assets of the trust. This discretion...
Co-Parenting during COVID-19
In these unprecedented times, many parents are trying to navigate their way through co-parenting with little to no guidance on what is the ‘right’ thing to do. The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have recently released some helpful...
We are still here for you: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Hume Taylor & Co are committed to following the advice and updates from the World Health Organisation and Australian and state governments with respect to COVID-19. Our priority is the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff and visitors alike....
Explore our updated website
We are delighted to launch our new, responsive website. A bold new look honours the well-established Hume Taylor & Co brand, while making information more accessible with new features and regular news and law updates. Hume Taylor & Co have always focused on...
Intellectual Property: Trademarks, copyright, patents and registered designs
Intellectual property law covers a number of different rights. Whether you are in art, science, industry, business or a combination thereof, it is important to understand the different types of intellectual property protection available. The following outlines the...
My Spouse Cheated on me: I want more of the property settlement and more care of our children
A common comment made to family lawyers is that one party cheated on the other. There is often a presumption that the aggrieved party will then get more of the asset pool or gain more care of the children of the relationship. This is not the case. Family Law in...
Book your appointment in Robe now
Following our recent announcement that we will now be consulting from Robe, we have some exciting updates! From our next visit we will be located out of 3/11 Victoria Street, with the Advantage Business Group. You can currently book appointments for the following...
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