Employment Law:

For many people the New Year brings with it new career plans.  But before handing in your notice it is important to take some time to understand the contractual conditions of your current employment.   Many employees jump into new roles and immediately violate some of the terms of their previous employment.

January is the time when many people start looking ahead to the spring when they plan to put their home up for sale.  Even in a sellers' market there is always an exceptional amount of time and effort needed to select an agent to market the property, cover the Laura Ashley wall paper you've been looking at since the '80s, sort through years of clutter, stage the home and clear out for showings.  If current trends continue, Spring 2013 may be much more of a buyers' market than most previous years and the slower market will only add to the stress levels for sellers.  But there are steps you can take ahead of time to make the sale go smoother, to minimize protracted negotiations with an interested buyers and save money. 

Winter driving conditions can be hazardous.  The start of the New Year and the early part of the winter are an excellent time to review your existing automobile insurance policy and consider whether you need to increase the coverage so that you and your family are protected in the event of a serious accident. 

Estate Planning

Selecting a guardian for minor children is an important step all parents should take.  But over the course of a minor child's life it is not uncommon for the circumstances that led to the selection of the original guardian to change.  Families or guardians can move far apart, problems with health can occur, financial circumstance can change or there can simply be a falling out. 

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