What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do? Estate planning is an essential part of financial planning to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled after death. The Miskin Law team provides estate planning services to our clients in Peterborough, Oshawa, and the surrounding areas.  It’s better to act sooner rather than later to ensure your loved ones aren’t left with a …

If there is a more horrifying scenario than taking a bottle containing asbestos, a known cancer causing agent, and liberally applying this to your infant or child it would be hard to imagine. Tragically the Johnson and Johnson baby powder lawsuit claims that this is exactly what tens of millions (or more) parents did for decades. But it wasn’t just …

Round Up is a very effective weed killer that has been distributed by the Monsanto company since 1976. Everyone from homeowners, landscapers, gardeners and individuals who performed general yard work, right through to farmers (some of Round Ups heaviest and most frequent users) have used this product to keep weeds at bay. Unfortunately Round Up appears to not only have …

Everyone knows that marriage is a commitment of love to one another. Fewer people understand the full implications of the legal commitment it entails. When a married couple divorces, for example, both spouses are required to divide any and all property that they acquired during the marriage equally, including their home, regardless whose name it’s in. If one spouse dies …

If a child or minor is injured, can they sue? We’re often asked this question, so we decided to share the answer. Children (defined as individuals under the age of 18) are not able to directly sue on their own; however their parent, guardian or any interested adult can represent them in making a claim. When this happens, the person …

So what exactly is a Miskin Moment? Miskin Moments will be an ongoing series of interviews that will air on both of the local Corus Peterborough radio stations, 100.5 Fresh Radio and 101.5 The Wolf. In these interviews, the Miskin Law legal team, which includes Chris Goddard, Daniel Miskin and firm founder Murray Miskin will share legal answers, advice and …

While every new year brings changes and surprises, it’s safe to say that 2020 delivered more changes and surprises than anyone would have ever anticipated in their wildest dreams. Covid’s impact was far reaching and extensive. It changed the world as we know it in countless ways, not the least of which included the workplace. As vaccines were created and …

The majority of personal injury lawsuits arising out of car accidents or falls on poorly maintained properties. Somewhat less frequently, though still often, personal injury lawsuits arise from suffering caused by malfunctioning or defective products. If you feel you’ve been injured because of a defective product, get in touch with Miskin Law, your trusted and experienced personal injury law firm …