Practice areas
“Justice is the sum of all moral duty.”
(William Godwin)
Family Law
- Who will the children reside with: Will it be equal time or a different percentage between their parents;
- Will the matrimonial home be sold or whether either you or your spouse will keep it;
- What property qualifies to be divided and shared between you and your spouse;
- Will the debt incurred during marriage in your name be shared with your spouse.
Estates Law
- Whether the Last Will and Testament is valid;
- If there is no Last Will and Testament, rules of distribution of Estate assets;
- Is a separated surviving spouse entitled to receive a share in the Estate;
- In the event of second marriages, rights of children of the first marriage.
Wills
- Distribution of your personal assets on your death according to your wishes;
- Select your executor, who will carry out the instructions outlined in your will.
- Who will have guardianship of your minor or disabled children;
- Make a special gift of money, property, or sentimental items, to specific individuals or organizations.
Powers of Attorney
- Grant someone the authority to act on your behalf in the event of incapacity in your financial or legal matters;
- A power of attorney for health grants a trusted person the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so due to incapacity;
- Select your own trustworthy and reliable person to act on your behalf as he/she will have significant decision-making power and should act in your best interests.