Family law and the difference between loans and gifts from parents to children

in Family Law, Legal Matters, Money Matters

If you are a parent thinking of providing financial support to your child, whether to assist them in purchasing a property, or just to tide them through tougher times, you need to consider the following first. Do you intend to provide a gift, or is it a loan? Why is it...

22 June

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Thanks from your homeless lawyer

Posted by Raymond Tan

in Blog Update

Thanks from your homeless lawyer Dear friends and supporters I am deeply humbled that all my friends and supporters have helped me survive a cold night last Thursday as I slept out as a homeless lawyer for the 11th year. I did sleep in my alfresco but it was still cold and luckily...

05 June

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Vinnies are great at helping the homeless

Posted by Raymond Tan

in Blog Update

Dear friends Thank you to all who have dug into their pockets for the homeless during these pandemic days despite all the economic turmoil we are all facing. I was taking a walk in the city last week to get my daily 10,000 steps. I walked past a Turkish bread shop and...

04 June

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Tan and Tan Lawyers celebrate 10 years of service at the Terrace Rd offices.

Posted by Raymond Tan

in Leases

Dear readers I was pleased to have my staff enjoy a take away dim sum lunch to celebrate our 10 years of service at 6/78 Terrace Rd, East Perth. Time has passed by so quickly. It seems like just a few years ago when I signed on the dotted line to purchase the...

26 May

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Your homeless lawyer – update

Posted by Raymond Tan

in General

Dear friends WA just went through one of its coldest day and night. A tree in front of my office was uprooted by the storm today. Can you imagine what it will be like for anyone who is homeless? I want to thank all my friends and clients who have already sponsored me...

25 May

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Covid-19 Response Act and its Effect on Commercial Tenancies in WA

Posted by Raymond Tan

in Leases

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its staggering impact on small businesses nationwide, the Federal Government of Australia introduced a Mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies (National Code). Subsequently on 23 April 2020, the Western Australian government gave effect to the National Code by passing the Commercial Tenancies...

18 May

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Your Homeless Lawyer

Posted by Raymond Tan

in General

Dear friends It is getting colder in Perth. Have anyone else noticed that there seem to be more homeless persons in the streets of Perth? I have been trying to get in 10,000 steps a day since my sons bought me a fitness watch. I have taken to walking to the city and...

19 April

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Wills and Estate Planning

Posted by Raymond Tan

in Money Matters

When do I need to consider a will? What is the effect of leaving this world without one? General Information On Wills Why Do you need a Will? Make the most difficult time for loved ones easier. Name who takes care of your children. Prevent bitter family battles. This is especially important...

12 April

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