It's never too soon to start making plans for the future, including what will happen when you pass. If you're like most people, you have assets that you want to have divided up after you pass. If you have a will, you might think that your assets will pass smoothly to your beneficiaries. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case. There's always a chance that someone will dispute your will, which could result in costly estate litigation.
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A divorce is never a pleasant experience and, unfortunately, most cases involve a degree of animosity. This can make it challenging to reach an amicable agreement and settle affairs without any problem whatsoever. Of course, the degree of acrimony may make matters more complex, and one party may have to take additional steps to protect their interests. If you're in this sad situation and are a joint owner of a property with your outgoing partner, what should you do to safeguard your interest in that asset?
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Does your business have a commercial lawyer? If not, you could be putting your entire enterprise at risk. Commercial lawyers are legal experts that protect companies from litigation arising from unfair business conduct, compensation claims, intellectual property and taxation. Below is an excerpt detailing the value that a commercial lawyer can add.
1. Contract negotiations
A commercial lawyer will negotiate business partnerships to ensure they do not expose your business to liabilities and that they protect your business interests.
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In a criminal case, the prosecutor puts their best foot forward to ensure that justice is served. Therefore, as a defendant, you must strive to defend yourself from unfair prosecution. You must prove to the judge and jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, you are innocent. That is where a criminal lawyer comes in. A criminal defence solicitor will have previously worked with criminal prosecution cases, which might be a great resource in winning yours.
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