Dear readers In this day and age when most families have assets worth more than $1 million, it is necessary to think about preparing a testamentary trust will instead of a simple will. What is the difference? The main issue is asset protection especially from a failed marriage. There is also good...
Continue readingDear readers Spent another interesting night volunteering at the Shopfront at Maylands. We nearly could not open shop as there was only me, Brian and Jeannette at the soup kitchen and the safety protocol requires at least 4 persons to open up to receive the homeless. Luckily 3 more volunteers came in at...
Continue readingTan and Tan Lawyers would like to invite you to attend a seminar to discuss your estate planning matters. Cost of Seminar: A gold coin investment or any amount you wish. The funds will be used to sponsor Raymond Tan in his 7th CEO Sleepout. Raymond sleeps out annually as a...
Continue readingDear readers I have been sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for 6 years. That has been gratifying, being able to know that I have helped the homeless through the CEO Sleepout event. However that is a yearly event and I starting thinking that I can and should do more. I visited a...
Continue readingDear readers This is the 6th year that I am sleeping as a homeless lawyer to raise funds for the homeless in WA. This year I dragged in my son's badminton coach and her husband Matt. I have Andy Yuan and Leona Gu too. They have all done well raising funds...
Continue readingDear readers, Do you feel the cold? It is getting colder and colder each night. I am reminded of how the homeless in WA survive in the cold and the wet. This year I am taking part in my 6th CEO Sleepout to raise funds for the homeless in WA. Last year...
Continue readingSummary of the announcement made by the Dept of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) on the Significant Investment Visa (SIV) and the Premium Investor Visa (PIV) The DIBP has made an announcement on 15 May 2015 regarding the complying investment framework for the SIV and the PIV. Elements that apply to...
Continue readingDear friendsYes, it is that time of the year again. I am sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for the 6th year in the CEO Sleepout event.This year, Lily Chen, another lawyer and Perth City Councillor together with Leona Gu, JP and CEO of GTL Group will be joining me...
Continue readingPROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA (“SIV”) AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PREMIUM INVESTOR VISA (“PIV”) On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced reforms to improve the SIV (Significant Investor Visa) programme. This includes the introduction of a new Premium Investor Visa (PIV). Readers need to understand that these are only proposals...
Continue readingDear readers Tan and Tan Lawyers are sponsoring the An-Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Fun Badminton Tournament which will take place on 2nd May 2015 at Samson Recreation Centre at 1130am. The tournament was conceived at a dinner at Zheng Yu Li's home during a dinner party. The idea was...
Continue readingDear friendsWelcome to the year of the goat.As usual, lion dances were organised to bring in the new year. It was great to see friends and clients attend the lion dance so that we could experience the lunar new year feeling.Here's a summary of what to expect for the year...
Continue readingDear friends How quickly the year passed and we are already on the 7th day of the new 2015 year. 2014 has been a good year for Tan and Tan Lawyers. The practice has continued to thrive and at the end of the year, we may have become the first law firm...
Continue readingDear readers Just got sent this info from Gary Direnfield who is a Canadian writer with Hamilton Spectator, a Canadian newspaper. I thought the article was very relevant and decided to repost it. Direnfeld: Lawyer will set the tone for divorce discussions Hamilton Spectator By Gary Direnfeld Q: I just separated and I am furious with my...
Continue readingDear readers Many of you will remember Edie and Royce Hoy Poy who were very much involved with the Chung Wah Association and their care of the aged in the association. Edie and Royce left their estate in my care together with Theresa Kwok, Thomas Goh and Esther Chang. She also involved...
Continue readingDear friends I had a brainwave a few weeks ago. I received an invite to advertise in a bridal magazine. I started thinking about what a bride should be doing before tying the knot. Well, the first thing is to protect what assets they have. Many brides come from well to do...
Continue readingDear friends Found some more great photos from the Sleepout. ...
Continue readingSheng, Wing, Ray and Zheng sitted while Pan standing. Dear friends This year, I have the company of 4 other Asian CEOs who have signed on to sleep homeless on 19 June 2014. 5 Chinese CEOs sleeping out as homeless persons to raise funds for the homeless in WA 5名华人CEO将露宿街头为西澳无家可归者筹款 The St Vinnies De Paul...
Continue readingDear friends Yes, it is that time again when I brave the cold. I am sleeping as a homeless lawyer for the 5th time on 19 June 2014. Yes this is the 5th time I am sleeping out. I will be one of the handful of CEOs who have done it for...
Continue readingDear friends and readers It has been quite a while since I blogged on my Perth Asian Lawyer website. I have been blogging more on the Under 17s Badminton State team and the Aus Chinese Golf Association blog. Today, or is it tonight or this early morning as it is 15 May...
Continue readingDear friends I managed to bring my family to Beijing for a tour just before the new year. It was an eye opener. The family managed to climb the great wall despite it being winter. Highlights included visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The boys stayed back for another 21 days at Shishahai...
Continue readingDear friends Yes, we are now enjoying the year of the horse. The year is trotting ahead and we are in Feb already celebrating the Chinese New year. As we have done for many years, the office had the Lion Dance celebrations with guest enjoying themselves. Here are some photos: ...
Continue readingDear friends It has become a tradition for the office to have an end of year semi sporting affair. Last year we had a paintball shootout. A few of the staff still remember their bruises. This year it was up to Melanie and Meliana to organise the end of year affair. They decided...
Continue readingDear friendsI was honoured to have been invited to be a guest speaker at the WA Chamber of Commerce Migrant's Night. This took place last weekend.It was hallowing for me as it was to be a bilingual speech. I have never made a speech in Mandarin before in my life....
Continue readingDear friends and readers Some of you may know Edie and Royce Hoy Poy. They were most influential within the Asian community and especially the Chung Wah Association which is the oldest Asian association in WA. On their passing, they donated an amount of money for the setting up of facilities for...
Continue readingDear friends and readers I am back at work now after surviving a cold night at the WACA for my 4th CEO Sleepout. It has been a successful fundraising event, highlighting the plight of the homeless and how, we as ordinary Australians can help these unfortunate people. WA had 108 CEOs participating. WA...
Continue readingDear friends and readers Do you know what the temperature will be tonight on 20 June 2013? I think it is going to be about 3 degrees. Why does it matter when you are in your warm bed? It does matter because there are close to 100,000 homeless persons in Australia. To help spread...
Continue readingDear readers Yes, it is the year of the Snake. As per Tan and Tan Lawyers' custom, we organised a lion dance to usher in the new year. This has been a tradition since our days at Wellington St. We have had lion dancers for the new year celebrations every year...
Continue readingDear Readers I have been preparing posters and brochures to market the practice. It is not surprising that family law seems to be coming up as a major part of the practice. Separation is one of the most stressful periods in a married person’s life. At Tan and Tan Lawyers we know...
Continue readingDear readers and friends. Welcome to the new year. I wish every one the best for the new year. Tan and Tan Lawyers are in the process of creating marketing materials to promote the services of the practice. One of the posters being created has the proverb " Do not wait until...
Continue readingDear friends and readers It has been an interesting last few days before the office closes for the year. 2012 has been a good year for the practice with all the lawyers and admin staff knuckling down to improve their key performance indicators. We started with a final year dinner at Kardinya. There...
Continue readingDear Readers, This is my latest article from the Perth Woman magazine. It deals with the issue of the liability of a host at a party etc. What happens when you get a guest drunk? Are you responsible if they hurt themselves? The article is interesting reading as it affects all...
Continue readingDear friends and readersThe last few months have been a blur of activity, legal and non legal.I was appointed as Manager of the WA State Under 15s Badminton team that traveled to Queensland this month for the National team and individual events.My son Tyzton was the captain while my wife...
Continue readingDear friends Last Thursday was cold. Very cold. It got to around 2 degrees. Luckily there was no rain. The sleeping bag given to me for my birthday by my staff really came in handy. During the evening, we heard tales of how the homeless in Canada have it even tougher sleeping...
Continue readingDear readers I would like to thank Val Antoff for preparing this article which I am sure will make interesting reading. How to reduce your legal bill? Get documents and info ready Ask for a questionnaire and bring it completed to the initial interview. Bring copies of all relevant documents to your...
Continue readingDear friends and readers, Yes, the time has come again for me to take part in the St Vincent De Paul Society CEO Sleepout. This is where CEOs of companies sleep out at the WACA to experience homelessness. This is my 3rd year of sleeping rough and raising funds for the homeless...
Continue readingDear friends and readers,My son Tyzton was very close to his maternal granny. He was her favourite and she was missed very much by Tyzton. In honour of her passing, Tyzton decided to participate in this year's World's Greatest Shave which raises funds for blood cancer.I was pleased that he...
Continue readingDear friends and clients, I have been recalcitrant. I have not been blogging on this blog for a long long time. The last blog was in June 2011 when I did the CEO Sleepout. My god, that was a long time ago and so much has happened. Well, the sad news first. My...
Continue readingDear friends and readers, Welcome to my first blog for 2012. 2011 was a busy year and I hope that I will have more time to blog in 2012. Today is the 2nd last day of the Chinese Lunar New Year 15 day celebrations. It is the year of the Dragon....
Continue readingDear Friends Yes, I managed to survive the 2011 CEO Sleepout. The toughest part was the hunger and cold. I did not have a chance to get a good meal before registering for the night. Instead of lamb shanks like last year, I had a real soup and roll. The company was great and...
Continue readingCEO SLEEPOUT AND SLEEPING AS A HOMELESS PERSON Does anyone know what the temperature will be like on the 16 June 2011 in Perth? I believe it will probably be at least 5 degrees. I hope it does not rain, as being cold is not as bad as being wet. In my crazy...
Continue readingThere has been lots of changes recently. The staff has been restructured to increase productivity. I am moving part of the practice to Morley together with an accounting firm. This is to allow me to market to the Vietnamese community as the accountant is Vietnamese. I see a great potential with...
Continue readingDear friends and readers Yes, I have turned 50 years old this month!!! What does it feel to reach that milestone? Well, let's count my blessings. I have a beautiful wife who loves and tolerates me. She is my soul mate and I trust her expressly with my children, my business, my love etc...
Continue readingDear Readers, It has been a while since my last blog. Val, a lawyer from my office has been working hard with me to create a new website focusing on probate and estate planning matters. Yes it is true, there is nothing more definite than tax and death. Feel free to browse the site...
Continue readingWe are now in the year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Was the year of the Tiger a good year? That was the year Tan and Tan Lawyers moved to their new premises at Terrace Rd. The move has seen Tan and Tan Lawyers improve on...
Continue readingAre you sure you want to sign that guarantee? What is a Guarantee? What happens if you sign on that dotted line on behalf of your family or friends? A guarantee is a contract whereby one person agrees with another to pay some debt or perform some act or duty owed by...
Continue readingThe Law Society of Western Australia’s Quality Practice Standard As part of Tan and Tan Lawyer’s corporate aim of constantly evolving and improving, we have been awarded a Quality Practice Standard accreditation on 17 August 2010. The Law Society of Western Australia developed the Quality Practice Standard to recognise WA Law firms...
Continue readingOn 17 August 2010 after over 6 mths of preparation, we have been awarded the Law Society of Western Australia's accreditation as a Quality Practice. The Law Society of Western Australia developed the Quality Practice Standard to recognise WA Law firms that strive to provide superior service standards to their clients...
Continue readingDear Readers I am pleased to present my latest and last article from the Perth Woman magazine. My contract with the magazine has expired and I have decided to look for an alternative avenue for my writing release. I am however very happy with the content of this last article which I believe...
Continue readingI survived the CEO Sleepout on 17 June 2010. It was held at the WACA. I have to confess that I was quite worried that it would be difficult. The first thing I did was to borrow a good sleeping bag from Pierre Yang, a lawyer who works for me. Getting ready...
Continue readingRaymond Tan, the owner of Tan and Tan Lawyers has signed in to spend the night in Perth as a homeless person on Thursday, 17 June 2010. Raising funds for homeless in pyjamas. Lawyer to spend the night as a homeless person.[/caption] The St Vincent de Paul Society is organising a Sleep...
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