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27/01/2017

[PPSR CRITICAL DEADLINE]: A MUST READ ARTICLE:
http://www.mahons.com.au/news/2017/1/27/ppsr-critical-deadline-a-must-read-time-to-transition

11/10/2016

If you are a parent in Victoria and do not have your children following the set immunisation schedule, this is what you need to know.

Infectious diseases are responsible for millions of deaths every year all over the world. Fortunately, through improvements in medical science, the vaccination of young children has provided an extremely effective way of protecting one of the most at-risk groups from a huge variety of diseases- incl...

21/09/2016

We have a great opportunity for a Junior Office Assistant to provide general office support in our Blackburn office Mahons with Yuncken & Yuncken Lawyers. Please check our website for more details for this job posting. http://www.mahons.com.au/careers/

01/07/2016

If there are so many risks when purchasing a property "Off the Plan" why is it still so common? Today's article discusses some of the greatest advantages of buying "Off the Plan".

As discussed in Part 1 of this article, buying a property “Off the Plan” is the purchase of a property before its completion. With regard to the numerous disadvantages often associated with buying “Off the Plan” as detailed in Part 1, why is it still such a common way for property to be purchased? W...

17/06/2016

Are you considering purchasing a house, apartment or unit "Off the Plan"? Here are some of the risks that you might want to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Buying an “Off the Plan” property simply means buying a house, unit or apartment before it has been constructed. In recent times there has been a huge increase in the number of “Off the Plan” purchases due to skyrocketing numbers of apartments being built in Australia’s capital cities, combined with...

20/05/2016

Can someone challenge your will after your death? And what can you do if you feel like you have not been sufficiently provided for in the will of a family member?

In Parts 1 and 2 of this article we discussed the vital importance of making a will, and some of the key information that you may wish to include in your will. In Part 3, we will be exploring some of the most common ways that a will may be challenged, with a particular focus on recent legislative ch...

12/05/2016

You know you need to make a will, but what should you include in it? Can you leave out somebody? And what happens to your debts?

In Part 1 of this article we discussed the vital importance of making a will, and the potentially inequitable repercussions for your loved ones if you fail to do so. In this part, we will be discussing some of the key information that you may wish to include in your will, as well as some commonly pr...

11/05/2016

Are you over the age of 18 but haven't made a will? Do you have a will but have recently been married, divorced or separated? This is what you need to do next.

Most people are uncomfortable planning for the inevitable end to their lives. Perhaps this goes some way to explaining why many individuals never create a will, causing further anguish and difficulty for their families when…

28/04/2016

Have you ever wondered what the legal ramifications are of sending an explicit image of yourself to a partner or friend? Or what they can then do with the image once they receive it? Read on to find out more.

Modern technology has revolutionised the way that we communicate with one another. The ability to stay connected through the internet, share moments and experiences through phones, and reach a wide variety of people instantaneously are but a few of the benefits of technology. However with this incre…

07/04/2016

Have you ever found yourself needing to return, replace or repair something that you have recently purchased? Or you lost your proof of purchase (receipt) and not sure what you can do with your faulty product? Check this article to find out about your statutory right.

Purchasing clothes, electronics, furniture and other household products are a daily occurrence for most people, but many of us have no idea about what to do in the event that something goes wrong and we want a product repaired, returned or replaced. The Australian Consumer Law provides many protecti…

09/02/2016

Time for an update on Police powers in Victoria

It has been two months since Victoria Police used its “special powers” to search members of the public for illegal weapons in the south-eastern suburb of Dandenong. In light of such powers, the aim of this article is to take you through the recent increase in police powers and some of the rights you…