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Since 1882 Robertson Hyetts Solicitors has been recognised as one of regional Victoria’s most respected firms. Our solicitors and specialists prepare articles to offer insights into how changes in the law may affect you.
Our articles detail legal matters as they relate to our business and private clients on a variety of subjects:
Preventing elder abuse by adding conditions to an Enduring Power of Attorney
Many people are aware of the importance of having a properly prepared Power of Attorney in place. It is a safeguard against a time when you might not be able to make your own decisions. Often, unfortunately, powers of attorney are...
Superannuation and your Will
Superannuation is an important part of estate planning. Attending to your superannuation is vital to ensure quick, efficient administration of your estate. Can you give me a brief reminder of how superannuation works? For most people,...
The law is helping to stop family violence
Seeking a family violence intervention order may be an appropriate step where you or someone you care for is being subjected to family violence. Caroline Granger, Family Lawyer at Robertson Hyetts Solicitors explains that ‘according to...
It pays to be a good employer
As a business owner, knowing your obligations around employing people is essential. Not only is it important to treat your employees fairly, but there are also significant consequences if you don’t meet the various obligations that ar...
The History of Robertson Hyetts
Robertson Hyetts Solicitors is proud of its long history in providing legal services to Central Victoria and has longstanding associations with firms in both Castlemaine and Bendigo. As we celebrate Law Week next week, we look back on...
Blended families – who will inherit?
Blended families can be complicated in life, but even more after death. If you remarry, or enter into a new de facto relationship, the law will decide how your assets are distributed if you do not have a valid will and make...
Trusts and Vulnerable Beneficiaries
“I’m worried about one of the beneficiaries of my Will”. We are often asked “What’s the best way to provide for a beneficiary with a vulnerability in a Will?” The answer is – it depends. Vulnerability can be as a result of an inability...
Regional World’s Longest Lunch 2018 Bendigo
Robertson Hyetts Solicitors are a major sponsor of the Regional World’s Longest Lunch, Bendigo in March 2018. Diners were treated to a six course degustation menu by chefs from Wine Bank on View, each course carefully matched w...
Trusts, the aged pension, and your Will
Trusts are popular and have many purposes, including asset protection, estate planning, and tax minimisation. One common strategy had been the use of trusts to maximize social security entitlements, such as the aged pension. “This used...
Conveyancing services in the new Melbourne suburb of Waratah
Waratah is a new suburban village currently being developed by Villawood Properties in Mickleham, 32 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD. There are currently five new estates being developed in Mickleham with plans to build schools, a l...
Epsom is a growing suburb of Bendigo
Epsom is a northern suburb of Bendigo, seven kilometres from the city centre (eight minutes drive) up the Midland Highway. At the 2011 Census the population was recorded at just over two and half thousand, with young families moving...
Marong Conveyancing
Marong is a township that is part of the Bendigo Shire Council and 17 kilometres (15-minute drive) west of Bendigo City Centre. While the population is small (Census 2011 – 311), it is fast growing and developing into a great suburb t...
Strathfieldsaye Conveyancing
Strathfieldsaye is an outer suburb of the City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria and is fast becoming a popular place to live and is expected to double in population over the coming years. It still has an Aussie suburban bush feel with q...
Communicating about the children
Effective communication between parents after separation is important for the wellbeing of both parents and children. In families where there is a high level of conflict between parents, children are at a greater risk of developing...
Parenting after separation
Separation can be a very difficult time and you may find yourself stressed and upset. This is not only true for separating parents but also for your children. It can be very confusing for children to understand what is going on when...
Intestacy provisions
The Administration and Probate and Other Acts Amendment (Succession and Related Matters) Bill 2016 was passed recently, and will come into effect on 1 November 2017. The new Act makes significant changes to the intestacy regime...
Further amendments on the horizon
Two further bills were introduced to parliament on 11 September 2017 seeking to amend the Fair Work Act 2009, taking the total number to 13. The Fair Work Amendment (Terminating Enterprise Agreements) Bill 2017 was introduced by in...
Land Transfer Stamp Duty Concession
Amendments commencing 1 July 2017 Buying off The Plan Concession Under the concession the cost of any construction or refurbishment which occurs after the contract date is deducted from the contract price (dutiable value) and stamp...
Trusts, taxes, and Labor’s announcement – what does it mean for me?
Labor have proposed a change to the way in which distributions from discretionary trusts are taxed in the hands of beneficiaries. If this becomes law, how will the new changes affect you? Discretionary trusts – can you give me...
Family Law Property Settlement e-book
We understand there is a lot of information to take in. Download our introduction to Family Law Property Settlements here – Family Law eBook...
First Home Owner Grant
Having recently purchased my first home in regional Victoria, I understand better than most just how difficult it is for Victorian first home buyers to break into the property market. The Victorian Government has recently announced...
Personal Property Security
It is timely to remind businesses of the importance of correctly registering security interests in property (other than land) on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) and to reflect on this developing area of the law. A lack...
Workplace Reform Back on the Agenda
Two bills to make substantial changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 were tabled in the federal Parliament yesterday. Following its 2016 federal election promises, on 1 March 2017 the Turnbull government tabled the Fair Work Amendment (Pr...
Appointing the Right Executor/ Trustee
Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when making a will. In essence the role of an executor is to carry out the last wishes of the will maker by collecting assets, paying liabilities and distributing the...
Single, Married – or ‘It’s Complicated’?
The five key life events to trigger a review of your will How often should I review my Will? Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” answer to this question. However, there are some key life events which should definitely trigger...
