At Wakefield Law, we care deeply about our clients and their families. From our perspective, estate planning is all about love, and we are committed to helping our clients show their love by providing for and protecting those they cherish. But, like most things, there are two sides to every coin.
Read MoreUsually, no one wants to hire an attorney – there a few limited legal matters that are fun and exciting, but sometimes it can feel like a last resort and dramatic step. Before deciding to hire an attorney, people typically wait until the situation gets severe, try to work things out themselves, and even take to the internet to learn as much as they can -- all to avoid hiring a professional. However, hiring an attorney doesn’t have to feel so momentous. In fact, your lawyer can be your greatest resource, advocate, and representative long before circumstances reach “last resort” territory.
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If you run a business, odds are you have run into the issue of collecting an invoice from a customer. No matter how good you are at managing invoices, the account receivable issue tends to show up across all types of businesses. So what happens if you have invoiced, called, emailed and invoiced again? Some business owners write off the debt and move on with their lives knowing they will not do work for the non-paying customer again – an expensive lesson!
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When many people think about “estate planning,” they think about it in terms of age or accumulated assets. Estate planning is often associated with high net worth planning, retirement, prolonged illness, or preparing for passing. For that reason, it’s not something that is talked about in all generational demographics. However, estate planning is crucial no matter where you are in life.
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We know when you are hiring an attorney, there are plenty of choices out there. There are tons of options and often people can be wary of lawyers – there are some lawyers out there that are not always looking out for their clients. At Wakefield Law, we pride ourselves on being your lawyers for life.
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As a landlord, there are few times that are more stressful than when a tenant leaves your rental property, and you enter to find it damaged. All at once, you find yourself managing a variety of different problems at once.
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You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the classes. You have met with the doctor and secured a great spot in childcare. So, are you totally ready for your new baby’s arrival?
Of course it’s impossible to be 100% prepared. Especially with an infant, surprises are sure to arise. Wakefield Law is looking forward to another Wakefield coming in December, 2021 and we understand just how much goes into expecting a little one. However, the months waiting for your family to grow are the perfect time to get estate planning off your list!
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We hear this all the time – Most businesses that sell goods or services (so, most businesses) have contracts. However, a lot of the businesses that come to our firm say the same thing: You have a contract, but either 1) You rarely get your clients to sign it, or 2) You got it online or from a peer and don’t really know if it’s comprehensive.
Read MoreWe know when you are hiring an attorney, there are plenty of choices out there. It can seem like everyone has a cousin who’s a lawyer and every billboard is advertising the “Best in the Business.” But, when it comes down to it, what are you actually looking for in an attorney? If you are like most of our clients, you are looking for experience, efficiency, affordability, and results. At Wakefield Law, we would love to show you how we are different than some of the other law firms out there.
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If you run a business, odds are you have run into the problem of providing goods or services to a customer who is delaying on making payments. Reputation is everything in business - many of our clients ask us when the right time is to move from just re-sending invoices and emails to involving an attorney to enforce a written or oral contract.
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One somewhat uncomfortable subject that we get tons of questions about at Wakefield Law is what to do when you are owed money, but the person or company who owes the money will not willingly pay the money. Our firm has specialized, among other areas, in collecting unpaid debts for more than the past three decades.
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At Wakefield Law, we have tons of experience in landlord-tenant law. This area of law often can deal with the concept of eviction. Whether you have a permanent houseguest, rent your basement, or have a rental property, it is good advice to protect yourself when or if conflict arises. The easiest way to protect yourself and your rental asset is to develop a strong Lease Agreement.
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