Blog Posts
For information regarding legal happenings and current events, Arnot Heffernan Slobodian Law Office has compiled a blog to keep people in need up-to-date. Please check back regularly as we post helpful blogs periodically. As always, feel free to contact us with questions or concerns.
Wills and Estate Planning, and Probate/Estate Administration
Wills and Estate Planning Why is it important to have a valid and up-to-date will? In a will, the person making it, the testator, specifies how they want their possessions and assets, also known as their estate, distributed. It is really up to the testator to determine how they would like to organize their will.…Read More
Read More February 09th, 2024What is a Cohabitation Agreement and Why Should I Care?
Simply put, a Cohabitation Agreement can take some of the uncertainty out of a Separation while protecting the finances of both former partners. When a couple has agreed beforehand about what will happen to their finances and property in the event of a separation, they are able to spend their time after a breakup focusing…Read More
Read More February 09th, 2024Cargo Damaged in Shipping?
Delays in shipping can ruin perishable goods, motor vehicle accidents can damage all manner of items and thefts can occur. There are often implied terms in the shipping contract and legal rules which effect the liability of the shipping company or broker. Your rights and obligations may not be obvious when this happens. For example,…Read More
Read More March 20th, 2019Explore how our mediators can help your family to transition to two households, and a more peaceful future
Conflict is hard on people; family conflict especially so. No one who has been through separation or divorce would deny the grief and anxiety it can cause. Well-meaning friends will offer advice, or stories they’ve heard about someone else they know. Let your friends be supportive, and take their support; but for legal advice, take…Read More
Read More January 29th, 2019A guide to help you prepare and understand the effect of your Enduring Power of Attorney
Your Enduring Power of Attorney continues during your lifetime and the authority granted under it is not terminated by your lack of mental capacity in the future, unless you have revoked it while you have had the capacity to understand the nature and effect of your Enduring Power of Attorney and the effect of terminating…Read More
Read More December 27th, 2018
