How Often Should You Update Your Will?
The short answer is that you should update your will every 5 years or when something significant happens in your life such as divorce, marriage, death, birth, financial changes or sudden windfalls. Typically, a person’s circumstances change enough in a 5-year period that their will needs updating. Perhaps you and your partner have a child... Read More
Why do I need a Real Estate Lawyer?
Along with your realtor, lender representative and mortgage broker, real estate lawyers fulfill an essential role in closing your real estate transaction. Whether it’s a purchase, sale, re-finance or real estate contract review, a reputable real estate lawyer will ensure that your interests are protected as you enter into legally binding commitments with lenders, insurers,... Read More
Employment Contracts: New Employees Beware
Congratulations, you just received a new job offer! After all the hard work involved in the hiring process, the last thing on most candidates’ minds is how signing a new employment contract may be limiting their rights upon termination. However, you should be fully aware of how your severance entitlements may be limited by the... Read More