by hume-taylor_admin | Jan 10, 2022 | news
Why Do I Need a Will? A validly executed Will is a vital component of estate planning. It is important your Will is prepared carefully by a solicitor in accordance with your wishes. ‘Will Kits’ have become popular over the years as they purport to allow individuals to...
by hume-taylor_admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Family law, news
How and why does the Family Court ensure that Parenting Orders are in the ‘best interests of the child’? After the breakdown of a marriage or a de facto relationship, the care of any children of the relationship must be negotiated. If you are applying for...
by hume-taylor_admin | Nov 22, 2021 | news
Sentencing Purposes Sentencing is the process of determining and applying an appropriate penalty for an offender’s actions. There are purposes of sentencing that aim to guide how a sentence is applied. These are well established at common law, and supported in South...
by hume-taylor_admin | Nov 1, 2021 | news
What to bring to your Will appointment Making a WIll appointment to have a Will drawn up by a lawyer is one of the first steps to getting your affairs in order for after you pass on. So what sort of preparation is needed and what should you bring to the first...
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...
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