After more than 46 years practicing law, James Wickett has retired effective December 1, 2022. Jim is grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to know his clients and their families and to provide legal services for them over the …
Mallory Law Makes it Easier to Access Their Services
The NEW office is at 16 Victoria Ave., located near the intersection of Victoria Ave., Dover and Thames Streets. Mallory Law Chatham is just minutes away from excellent dining and shopping, so meeting with us is now more convenient than …
Legal Matters – My Lawyer is Retiring… Now What?
The short answer, generally speaking, is that it is simple and costs nothing to change lawyers or to transfer your Wills and Power of Attorney documents to another law firm. These questions are top-of-mind because there are a number of Chatham-Kent …
Legal Matters – Keeping It Simple
It seems to me that a lot of focus around making a Will or Estate Planning is about adding complexity. For example, specialized tax planning strategies, complicated trusts, or other ways of “controlling from the grave” (to quote a phrase …
What Happens To Our Beloved Pets?
One thing is for certain as a result of COVID-19… Puppy and pet ownership is booming in 2020! With all of the distancing and social restrictions in place as a result of COVID-19, pet companionship provides us with a certain …
The Cottage Conundrum
Oh, what do to about the family cottage? This is often a head-scratcher for clients of mine working through their estate plan. The same conundrum besets my clients with farm or recreational properties… it doesn’t need to be a family …
Joint Assets with Adult Children: Solution or Problem?
Here is a common scenario… Mr. Planner is in his late-80’s. Mr. Planner’s spouse passed away one year ago. Mr. Planner has three children, all of whom are over the age of 50. Mr. Planner lives in a city we will call “Hometown.” One of his …
How Often Should I Review My Will?
How often should I review my Will? This is perhaps one of the most common questions that I get asked. It seems like a fairly simple question, but the answer is actually more complicated, and really comes down to “it …
My Lawyer is Retiring… Now What?
The short answer, generally speaking, is that it is simple and costs nothing to change lawyers or to transfer your Wills and Power of Attorney documents to another law firm. These questions are top-of-mind because there are a number of …