The Law Blog Posts

Dying Dangerously: The Risks of Making a Homemade Will Jamie Nay

We’ve all seen those homemade do-it-yourself will kits at the local bookstore: “Wills Made Easy! $19.99!” Why would you ever pay a lawyer hundreds of dollars when such a cheap option is staring at you from the bookstore shelf? Because your beneficiaries deserve better. Spending money on a will is not for your benefit.

What am I Paying my Real Estate Lawyer for? Jamie Nay

Your realtor and your mortgage broker carry your home purchase (or sale) the first 200 yards. Your lawyer brings it home for the last 20 yards.” That’s paraphrasing a friend of mine, realtor David Smith, describing the role of a real estate (or “conveyancing”) lawyer. And, you know what?

How Can I Write Someone Out of My Will (and, Should I)? Jamie Nay

Writing someone out of your will is not usually a pleasant topic of conversation. Yet, in my dealings with estate planning clients, it’s not all that uncommon of a request

Choosing and Working with a Lawyer: Six Tips Jamie Nay

How do you pick a lawyer? How do you know if a lawyer is serving you well? There’s no shortage of choice in the marketplace. I thought I’d share with you some tips I have for choosing a lawyer and maintaining a healthy, rewarding business relationship.

Why Should I Pay a Lawyer to Incorporate My Business? Jamie Nay

When you decide that it’s time to incorporate your business, you’ll be faced with a choice: do you file the incorporation yourself, online? Or do you pay a lawyer to do it for you? For many people, this choice comes down to price. Yes, you will save money by incorporating your business yourself.

Do I Really Need My Employees to Sign Contracts? Jamie Nay

"I trust my employees." "I want to keep things casual." "We don’t need policies and rules." In the many discussions I’ve had with small business owners about the importance of having their employees sign employment agreements, these are common objections.