Is that Will you wrote on a piece of notebook paper in high school still valid? Okay, we’ve talked before about how important it is to make a Will, and how important it is that your friends, family and/or lawyer can find your will when you’re not around to tell them it’s hidden at the […]
It’s a good time to call us. A surprising number of people do not have Wills. In fact, more than 70% of Canadians haven’t gotten around to preparing their last Will and Testament, as it once was affectionately known. More surprisingly, even a number of lawyers don’t seem to have received or acted upon the information
Non-competes are increasingly common – but they have to be reasonable Employees may be required to sign an employment contract as a term of employment. Typical employment agreements include the employee’s start date, payment terms, details of future increases or changes in remuneration, duties, the term of employment and the terms of dismissal. As
Lots of families have them: a sibling who canât get it together, causes more than their share of family drama or constantly needs to be bailed out of trouble. Maybe itâs a step-sibling who feels slighted by Dadâs new wife, a brother whoâs battled addiction or a sister with a sense of entitlement. Whatever
This week, our own Timothy Sullivanâs first piece for The Lawyers Weekly covers how lawyers can more successfully manage the sometimes tense situations that arise when common-law partners approach the Wills & Estates process. In the past 10 years, the number of common law couples in Canada has grown at something like four times the
A trusted confidante can be helpful in lots of ways Sometimes, a client going through a separation or divorce will ask me â usually with some trepidation â if they can bring a friend or family member to a meeting. Though weâre often taught that lawyer meetings should be âprivateâ, the truth is that having
This week, our own Timothy Sullivan’s first piece for The Lawyer’s Daily covers how lawyers can more successfully manage the sometimes tense situations that arise when common-law partners approach the Wills & Estates process. In the past 10 years, the number of common law couples in Canada has grown at something like four times the
A trusted confidante can be helpful in lots of ways Sometimes, a client going through a separation or divorce will ask me – usually with some trepidation – if they can bring a friend or family member to a meeting. Though we’re often taught that lawyer meetings should be ‘private’, the truth is that having
It’s helpful if you can take emotions out of the process (as much as possible) The other day I came across this piece on Worthy.com, and it’s stuck with me. The core of the piece is that when it comes to custody and co-parenting arrangements between former spouses, the more you can behave as
SullivanLaw is looking to hire a litigation lawyer (family and civil law) Thanks to our recent growth, we are looking for an associate to join the SullivanLaw team. This could be a great opportunity for a new lawyer looking to build their client base in an established small firm, or for a more experienced lawyer
