Wills & Estates
How to have a Productive meeting with your Estate Lawyer – Part 2
Last month we commented on how to have a productive meeting with your estate lawyer. We advise our estate clients to come to the appointment with as much information about their loved one’s affairs as possible including information about assets and debts. The lawyer will need information regarding bank accounts, vehicles, real estate, life insurance…
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How to have a Productive meeting with your Estate Lawyer – Part 1
Your first appointment with a lawyer after the passing of a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming because of the grief that you will feel. At our office, our first advice is always to bring a trusted friend or family member to the meeting with you. It is difficult for anyone grieving to absorb,…
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Who has the power to make decisions on your behalf?
An increasingly common misconception I have been encountering as of late is the notion that spouses are entitled to make health care decisions on each other’s behalf. This entitlement supposedly arises as a result of marriage. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. The act governing who can make health care decisions on behalf of an…
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The Importance of Updating Your Wills
Wills can become out of date for any number of reasons. Perhaps your familial situation has changed so that the terms of the will no longer reflect your wishes. Sometimes the law changes, rendering parts of your will contradictory or confusing. Perhaps someone close to you has passed away, leaving a hole in your will.…
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