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Thread (1 to 8 ) 1/ A liftman in my chamber building recently committed suicide. We are taught in colleges that Law is considered science of social engineering.

Then can we explain position of law relating to suicide of this liftman ?
2/ He was in his 40th year. He used to salute me everytime I enter and leave lawyers chambers. Like all other lawyers, I also used to give him tips. But then nothing more.
3/ When I heard about his sudden suicide, I first time realised that he too was a human being with emotions. So far I used to see him only as a liftman.
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There’s one aspect of being a criminal barrister which I do love - listening to my clients.
Don’t mean when they are giving me instructions about their case but those small moments when when they pull the curtain back and show some part of their past or their thoughts.1/?
It’s an odd *relationship* but one which is based on a degree of trust.
Not saying naïveté on my part but an ability to accept what they are saying at face value helps. In some respects it doesn’t matter if it’s wholly accurate - NB this is not about the discharge of prof duties
Because each life story heard has something to teach. Not just about the general human condition but sometimes about your own.
Your hear about choices made, routes not taken, help not given or sometimes sought, luck turning and dark places that can’t or aren’t climbed out of...
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THREAD- Estate Planning is crucial for #smallbusinessowners. Consider it part of the process of setting up a business. Include any marital agreements. #entreprenuers #entreprenuership #angel #angelinvesting. #vc #vcs #founders #prenup 1/8
Not only would giving estate planning advice on Twitter expose me to lawsuits, it would be practically futile. Business arrangements times family dynamics times changing federal & state tax laws make such public advising futile anyway. #estateplanning 2/8
But here’s what to think through before going to your lawyer. First, estimate the current valuation of the business and what any tax might be to your estate if your dropped dead right now intestate. Your heirs and your spouse? #estateplanning #prenup #prenups 3/8
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