by Berta Lopera Estate Planning can be comprehensive depending on each individual’s situation. The kind of assets, family composition and relations, age, breakdown of marriage, age of children, dependants with disabilities, age and whether there is a family business, can be some determining …
Estate Planning Opportunities
by Or Regev Every once in a while an event in our life prompts us to make a change or address a task we have ignored. The global pandemic, and the chaos and uncertainty it has caused, has been this prompt in many respects. Unprecedented numbers of people are now considering their personal …
Steps we’re taking regarding COVID-19
Hobbs Giroday is taking steps to address the current virus pandemic. We are implementing strategies so that our lawyers and staff can work remotely from home. Using technology we are still able to answer your calls and emails promptly so that your matter continues to be looked after. We encourage …
A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale
by Or Regev In Episode 3 of the Hobbs Giroday Podcast I discussed three pitfalls to be mindful of when deciding whether to add your child on title to your property. One such pitfall is your child’s creditors will be able to file claims against your property; this can lead to a forced sale, an …
What are Legal and Moral Duties?
If a loved one has died, you may or may not be included in the will. If you have been included, but are surprised or disappointed with your gift, or you have been excluded entirely, and you are either a child (biological or adopted) or spouse of the will maker, then under the laws of British …