Selling my house to the kids

Posted on: 18 August 2016

Tough financial times can creep up on you unexpectedly. Maybe you lost a spouse who was the sole income earner, or perhaps you lost your job and found it difficult to get a new one. When the burden becomes too much to bear, it is not uncommon to find that filing for bankruptcy may be your only solution out of your insurmountable debt. However, a mistake some people make when they are contemplating this route is forgoing hiring a lawyer.
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Posted on: 17 August 2016

What to do with that law degree? You know you want to be a lawyer and work in court, but you don't know specifically how. While there are many options, not all will be the right fit. It does not matter how well they pay or how you can become one if you do not like the job description. Here is one option that may be right for you: a solicitor.
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Posted on: 16 August 2016

You don't actually need to hire a solicitor or lawyer for every legal issue you face; in your area, you may be allowed to apply for a building permit for file for a business name on your own, without legal advice. However, some seemingly minor legal issues should always be handled by a solicitor even if you think you can manage these yourself. Note a few of those here and why a solicitor should be considered in these cases.
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Posted on: 16 August 2016

While the person who made the will has a right to divide and give away their property however they see fit, the court can make provisions via a Testator's Family Maintenance (TFM) order if it decides that a claimant requires maintenance and support from the estate. If you're the child of the deceased and have been left out of the will, you will want to consider legal services and speak to a lawyer immediately to determine whether you can apply for a TFM order, as the application must be filed within 6 months of the grant of probate or letters of administration being made.
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