The Value of Witnesses When Drafting a Codicil
Drafting a codicil – an amendment to your will – in the presence of a witness ensures the changes stipulated will be respected, given that witnesses should have no vested […]
Category: Family
Fighting harassment for a loan that is difficult to pay back too quickly
For the most part, taking on debt comes with an agreement, that the consumer will pay the money back according to the terms of the loan. But there are definitely […]
Sharing an apartment, a necessary step for single people in large cities?
Single, With Roommates, And Looking In many large cities, affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce. It’s not quite the Industrial Revolution but living quarters in cities like New York City, […]
Installing an Electrical Feed in the Garage for the Next Vehicle
As we advance towards a more environmentally sustainable future, many homeowners are contemplating investing in electric cars and by default in a charging station for their garage where they can […]
Financially negotiating use of image
Take a read-through an artist contract and it’s easy to see by the contractual language used that the artist feels as though the image doesn’t belong to him or her […]
What To Know When Exchanging Apartments On Vacation
Exchanging one’s apartment with friends or strangers may seem like a great way to save money or simply afford the comfort of one’s own personal space while away, but certain […]
Before Moving Out Read the Fine Print
When tenants sign a lease, rarely do they anticipate vacating current accommodation before the end date, yet things can change and they may want to respectfully bow out of a […]
Protecting oneself when sharing housing
Entering into a comfortable communal living situation not only involves finding someone who is compatible, but who is also willing to respect the legal implications of splitting a shared space. […]
Weighing the decision to refuse palliative care
The decision to refuse palliative care is one that most terminally ill patients will need to consider. Do they enter into a program to treat and manage their symptoms or […]
Changing your surname, a simple formality?
You might consider changing your surname for various reasons: marriage, personal preference or shortening the length for easier pronunciation. Privately, a person can call themselves whatever they want. However, a […]