Pushing the Limits of Antenuptial Contracts
Antenuptial contracts (ANCs) – those lovely documents that mark the peak of romantic frivolity just before marriage. Well, maybe not for most. But ANCs are a vital part of what keeps the romance safe during what is technically a business transaction (another idea that can easily deflate the romantic air surrounding that special day). ANCs […]
Responsibility for payments in the age of cybercrime
Phishing scams have become a part of our everyday digital lives, but even though the risks have become ever-present, awareness hasn’t increased in equal measure. The worst part is that even when you were the victim of a phishing scam, the onus of payment still falls squarely into your lap. Phishing is the blanket term […]
A closer look at verbal agreements
Believe it or not, verbal agreements are still valid, enforceable, and legally binding contracts that can be relied on to govern legal relationships. Though there may be a few exceptions and key aspects that must be covered for the agreement to be legal, the biggest hindrance in verbal agreements may simply be human memory. Your […]
Understanding conveyancing fees and what you’re paying for
Buying your first home is one of the benchmarks in every person’s life. Whether it’s a small apartment to rest in after a day’s work, a home to raise a family in, or a studio apartment that allows you to tap into your creativity, your first home is a landmark from which the rest of […]
Are your heirs disqualifying themselves?
We all know that the will forms a vital part of the estate planning foundation. It is unfortunate then that the foundation of a deceased estate is so often left crumbling due to simple oversights in the drafting of the will. Just as with any piece of legal writing, the wording of your will matters. […]
The Actio de Pauperie: Liability in domestic animal attacks
Domestic animals are a source of joy to their owners across the world. But every so often, that joy is not shared with a person who suffers an injury caused by such an animal. In these cases, it is easy for the victim to lay full responsibility for the injury on the owner’s shoulders. But […]