Seventy-six CEOs, executives and community leaders swapped their warm beds for cardboard and concrete as part of the annual Vinnies WA CEO Sleepout last night, so far raising more than $790,000 to support Western Australians facing homelessness. Seventy-six CEOs, executives and community leaders swapped their warm beds for cardboard and concrete...
Continue readingDear readers Please see below info re the 2023 CEO Sleepout. This year on 22 June 2023, I will be doing my 14th year as a homeless lawyer in the CEO Sleepout. In the last 14 years, I have raised over $380,000 to help the homeless. Being a small law firm, I was...
Continue readingJAZTON TAN, TOMMY TANG AND TYZTON TAN ADMITTED TO THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA IN OCT 2022 It was with great joy that my 2 sons and my godson became qualified lawyers in 2022. I am only just blogging about it. Raymond Tan’s sons and godson were admitted to the Supreme...
Continue readingDear readers The last time I blogged was in June 2021 during the start of Covid when I slept for the 12th year as a homeless lawyer in the CEO Sleepout. I admit I have been lazy and it is time to get back to blogging about the law. I am doing the...
Continue readingDear friends Just a quick thank you to all my friends and supporters of this event. I survived the cold. This was the first time sleeping at Optus Stadium. I took the opportunity to have a look at the whole stadium wandering as a homeless lawyer looking for the best place a homeless...
Continue readingDear friends I will be homeless again in 4 nights. Here is an article in the local papers about my efforts to raise funds for the homeless in WA. I am ranked 3 in WA out of 112 CEOs. Please go to: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/raymond-tan-tan-and-tan-lawyers/perth The homeless need your help....
Continue readingDear friends Met some members of the Furqan Islamic Asso WA. Congrats on their purchase of their mosque and land. Tan and Tan Lawyers will help all religions. ...
Continue readingDear readers Do you need an enduring power of guardianship? If you have no idea what it is please see : https://www.slideshare.net/raymond_tan/enduring-power-of-guardianship-final Do call us to discuss this....
Continue readingDear readers Tan and Tan Lawyers are now providing a fingerprinting and notary service. We believe Tan and Tan Lawyers are the first notary service to provide such a service. See: https://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/fingerprint-notary-service/ Do email us to book an appointment....
Continue readingDear readers Please our latest article on the Tan and Tan Lawyers website written by Eileen Tay. https://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/family-law-and-the-difference-between-loans-and-gifts-from-parents-to-children/...
Continue readingIf 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...
Continue readingDear readers Many years ago, I was the Vice president of the Chung Wah Association. I have always admired the work they do for Asians in WA. They are celebrating 110 years of service to the Asian community in WA. My advertisement in their magazine is below. ...
Continue readingThe 6th year already of the Tan and Tan Family Cup! My favourite badminton tournament. Parent and child teaming up to play against another parent and child. Family bonding at its best. Please register asap to make sure you get a game with your child for family bonding....
Continue readingThanks 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...
Continue readingDear 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...
Continue readingDear 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...
Continue readingDear readers We have been at Terrace Rd for 10 years. See https://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/tan-and-tan-lawyers-celebrate-10-years-of-service-at-the-terrace-rd-offices/...
Continue readingDear Readers Covid-19 Response Act and its Effect on Commercial Tenancies in WA 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...
Continue readingDear 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...
Continue readingIn 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...
Continue readingDear 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...
Continue readingDear readers Tan and Tan Lawyers have launched their new updated website. Do visit the site and get free legal information from podcasts, videos and articles. I am especially proud of the Company History section https://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/company-history/...
Continue readingDear friends and clients, These are challenging times. WA is on a partial lockdown of all but essential services. At Tan and Tan Lawyers, we have kept a keen eye on making sure that there is social distancing when clients come to the office. We are also constantly disinfecting our office open...
Continue readingWhen 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...
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Continue readingWills and estate planning One of the most interesting aspects of my job is taking instructions from my clients when they are doing their estate planning. It is great to discuss with my clients how they have accumulated their assets and what plans they have to ensure that the assets are...
Continue readingYou have been appointed as an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney. What are your duties? Of course, you have to agree to be appointed as an attorney before the appointment can be effective. Sometimes, the Enduring Power of Attorney ("EPA") also states that the appointment will only take effect after...
Continue readingEnduring Power of Guardianship and Advanced Health Care Directive In Western Australia, an Enduring Power of Guardianship ("EPG") is a legal document that authorises a person of your choice to make important personal, lifestyle, and treatment decisions on your behalf should you ever become incapable of making such decisions yourself. This...
Continue readingDear Readers Are you experiencing elder abuse? What is elder abuse? It's where the children of parents are unwilling to await their inheritance. They instead try to abuse their parents in different ways to try and get their dirty hands on their parent's money before the death of their parent. Recent reports indicate that up...
Continue readingAre you interested in buying a business? If you are, consider the following points carefully as it can save you a lot of money and heartache. For those of you who are contemplating buying a business, I have the following 10 points for you to consider: Never sign any offers to...
Continue readingRaymond Tan talks about what to expect if there are children involved after a separation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC3n9_Dc3PQ&t=14s...
Continue readingDear friends Please see here an article in Perth Cool Magazine which is based in Perth....
Continue readingDear friends I am proud to announce that The Law in Black and White and the Yellow in Between is now for sale on Kindle. I have asked the publisher to give it away for free from tomorrow till the 16 Oct. I can only do that for 2 days. The Kindle ebook...
Continue readingDear friends I am very excited that I am about to launch my book The Law in Black and White and the Yellow in Between with Kindle and Amazon. It has taken me many years to finish the book and I am hoping to launch it by 14 October 2019 which is...
Continue readingDear friends It is with such a sad heart that I have to write about the loss of my mother who passed away on 15 Sept 2019. She was much loved by her 10 children, 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. My sister Rinda has put into words her thoughts of my...
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Continue readingNew Matter Property Settlement The Family Law Amendment Property Settlement after Family Separation What are some of the things to be aware of regarding your property rights after you go through a family separation ...
Continue readingThings To Consider I often provide advice to clients who are just going into business. It is important to lay the right corporate foundation for your business before you actually start trading. There are many things to consider along that climb to successful trading. Sole Proprietorship/Partnership And Business Names Most businesses are operated...
Continue readingDear readers It is coming up, my homeless sleepout. Have a look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2pdIEH1cg&feature=share...
Continue readingDear readers We had a great day at WA Golf Club. The prize giving dinner was at Chopsticks Restaurant at Northbridge. The winners were: Longest Drive: Henry Pua Nearest the pin: Songvit Lee Womens: 1st Susan Zhang 2nd Lucy Liu Mens: 1st Henry Pua 2nd Thomas Kim 3rd : Matt Posa. ...
Continue readingDear readers If you are into golf, do join us on 2nd June 2019. See brochure. ...
Continue readingDear friends I will be taking part for the 10th year in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. It has been a challenge and an eye opening experience. I recently read in the papers about the homeless being asked to move from the entrance of David Jones every morning in Perth. The homeless problem continues and...
Continue readingYou are in trouble and the police are coming. What are your rights when you get arrested? What is the definition of an Arrest? There are four components involved: a seizure or touching of a person’s body followed by words such as "you are under arrest" the person’s submission to the compulsion...
Continue readingThis article is based on information provided by the State Revenue Department. person acquiring an existing business is required to pay Stamp Duty when goodwill and/or other certain property is acquired where: (a) the acquisition is evidenced by a written contract for sale of business between parties; or (b) there is no written...
Continue readingWhat is a Public Notary? by Dan Qing Yu A public notary is an officer whose job is to attest, witness and certify deeds, affidavits, statutory declarations, wills, contracts and other documents. In WA public notaries are divided into 2 categories – general public notaries and district public notaries. General notaries...
Continue readingSub-contractor or Employee? Frequently, in our practice, we encounter situations where employers have classified certain workers as sub-contractors, and arranged their affairs around this classification. This would include not arranging for workers' compensation premiums, superannuation, and PAYE tax. If a worker has signed a document and agreed to be classified as a...
Continue readingRaymond discusses purchases of businesses and what to look out for (in English and Korean language). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZhjbSuNnsY&t=102s...
Continue readingWhat do you do when you are served with a subpoena? You are the star witness!!!. How to make sure you do not put your foot in your mouth. What is a subpoena? A subpoena is a court document ordering you to attend Court at a specified date and time to give evidence...
Continue readingFranchising is one of the biggest income earners in Australia in respect of earnings by a franchisor and also in respect of assuring an income for a small business operator working as a franchisee. For the franchisor, the earning potential of a successful business can be increased substantially by duplicating a...
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