Our Law is Regional Law
Byrne Law is a regional boutique legal practice, offering a fresh and personable approach to clients, breathing new life into what has always been a very traditional industry.
"With more than 20 years experience, as principal I will work closely with you, and am happy to travel to your home or place of business to ensure your costs stay down and your matter is looked after in an efficient, timely and professional manner. As a busy working mother and farmer, I understand that no two clients are the same and their needs are often quite different. This is why I am so dedicated to providing a service that caters to those that have varying schedule and commitments." - Sarah Byrne
At Byrne law, we understand that quality legal representation can quite often be a costly experience, therefore we are committed to providing affordable care and advice, offering fixed rate legals.
Making your Will and Power of Attorney
Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate is what we do. We do it because we really like it, which means we’re good at it.
Our job is to work with you to create a Will which not only reflects your wishes today, but also in the future.
Your Will is an important document as it allows people to understand your intentions and wishes concerning your money, home, children, pets, superannuation and even your funeral after you have passed. Young people in particular often ask if they need a Will, and the answer is yes, yes and yes! If you are 18 years old or older and pass without a Will it means you die “intestate” and your money or home could be distributed according to the laws of the state and not your wishes. It’s our job to help you make sure that this does not happen.
When you are making your new Will it’s a good time to think about a Power of Attorney (POA) and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker (AMTDM) documents. Both POAs and AMTDMs are important documents and should be contemplated with serious consideration as to the appointment of the attorney and medical decision maker or makers. More and More these days hospitals and aged care facilities are asking for AMTDM prior to entering the facility and unfortunately a person cannot make either a POA, AMTDM or a Will if they lack testamentary capacity to do so.
We will provide a fixed price for your Wills, POAs and AMTDM or combination of documents.
If you are looking for a local lawyer, who can come to your place of business, follow your case all the way through, and provide great care and the best advice, please call today!
Farming law
Keeping you and your farm safe
With more and more farming businesses diversifying these days it means more plant equipment including tractors and quad bikes on the farm which equals greater agriculture hazards to be aware of. It may come as a surprise to city folk but Safe Work Australia consider the Agriculture Industry, which includes cropping and livestock to be one of the most dangerous industries to work. The reasons:
- Working alone and in remote areas, often for long hours
- Chemicals
- Noise
- Dust
- Machinery
- Livestock
Here in Victoria, farmers and graziers have the same legal obligations under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) to ensure that their workplace is a safe place to work. We are happy discuss your obligations and assist with a plan to keep you compliant and to reduce the risk of workplace injury to both yourself, your family and your employees.
Working now for your farm’s tomorrow
Farming can be difficult at the best of times, with drought conditions, fluctuations in livestock and cropping prices it can be hard enough without having to think about yours and your farm’s future after you retire. So, ask yourself today:
Do you have a retirement plan?
Do you have a five, 10 or even 30 year plan for your farming business?
Where would you like your farming business to go after you are no longer here to run it, after all you have put years of your time and money into growing and developing it.
At our first meeting we can chat about the best way to protect you, your family and future generations, including:
- Transfer of farm assets
- Family trusts
- Re drafting your will and estate documents
- Testamentary trusts.
Services
Wills & Estates
While it may be uncomfortable to think about, having a will in place is important in ensuring that your family and your property is taken care of when you are gone. Working closely with you, I will eliminate all of the stress of planning, helping to ensure all of your assets, financials and estates are distributed according to your wishes.
Land & Agricultural Legal Matters
When you are dealing with agricultural matters, you want to be sure that you have someone on your side that truly understands all aspects of these laws and potential issues and complications. With many years of experience working with farmers, I can guide you through the process effortlessly, ensuring the best results for you.
We were privileged to engaged Sarah at Byrne law, to assist us with some legal documents. Sarah’s services, knowledge and expertise and empathy she showed and understanding of our requirements was outstanding. We are extremely thankful that we have engaged Sarah to assist us with our situation, and feel at ease knowing that our future is secure.
Leanne and Anthony Salisbury
Sarah at Byrne Law has provided legal services and sound legal advice to my business and to me personally over many years. I first engaged Sarah over 15 years ago and I have never seen the need to go beyond utilising her extensive legal skill set.
Sarah is a professional, respectful and extremely knowledgeable Lawyer in all matters legal, and has provided sound legal advice on matters from the purchasing and sale of Businesses, Partnership Agreements, employment agreements, Commercial disputes, and purchasing and sale of residential properties over many years and many transactions.
Sarah has also recently assisted my family and I with Financial Power of Attorney, and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker documents, which have provided a sense of peace and control, knowing that we get to make the right decisions at the right time to fully support those we love.
Sarah communicates clearly on matters of law, and has always offered sound advice on legal matters. I am continually happy with the outcomes provided with Sarah as my lawyer.
Sarah has been, and always will be my go to Lawyer for any legal matters that I need to deal with from time to time. It has been a pleasure to know and to work with Sarah over many years.
Tony O'Mahoney
Over the past four years I have had the pleasure to deal with Ms. Sarah Byrne on a professional level concerning a range of personal legal matters.
Throughout my client involvement with Ms. Byrne I have achieved all stated objectives that I have outlined to her as my Solicitor. This is primarily due to her professional knowledge of the law together with her tenacity in dealing with a range of difficult situations where a high level of tact, diplomacy and strategy is required.
Furthermore, I find Ms. Byrne very easy to work with due to her unique ability to listen and to take the time to understand my situation as her client.
Additionally, I was very grateful of the fact that Ms. Byrne continued to keep me abreast of her progress throughout the consultancy process. This fact significantly reduced the stress of the entire legal process for myself as her client.
In concluding, I cannot recommend Ms. Byrne highly enough when requiring a Solicitor who is prepared to listen and understand the needs of the client in the first instance as part of the briefing process whilst working hard to achieve an equitable legal outcome at a realistic fee.
Gerhard A. Hendricks CE CPE
