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Three Reasons It Is Advisable to Hire an Estate Attorney When Planning Your Estate

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Estate attorneys are lawyers who specialize in matters of estate planning. Estate planning involves making a plan of how you're your estate (assets, property, investments, and money) should get administered or allocated to your heir or beneficiaries in the event you become incapacitated or pass away. Thus, estate planning should be done in advance as a precautionary measure to ensure your estate gets divided or managed according to your wishes should you die or become incapacitated.

12 July 2021

How Lawyers Can Help Families Deal With Probate

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Some families aren't always going to be able to handle probate on their own. Often, it is because it may be too much to handle or involve several complex topics that need to be just right. In this case, probate attorneys would be the best path to success as they can guide you through a couple of things. Order Death Certificates After someone passes on, the surviving family members need to gather an official death certificate.

8 June 2021

Injured in a Bar Brawl

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Going to bars is one of the common things that many people enjoy when they want to go see someone, especially when it comes to watching sports. Although it can be a nice mingling opportunity with different people and making new friends, being in the environment of a bar comes with people drinking alcohol. Unfortunately, sometimes people drink too much alcohol and begin to act out of character because they are not fully aware of their behavior.

29 April 2021

Why You Shouldn't Simply Give The Keys Of Your House To An Adult Child

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When you pass away, your home will become a part of probate. You might decide to simply give the keys of your home over to your child. However, if you simply hand your home over to your child, you might run into issues related to taxes and qualifying for Medicaid. Therefore, you will instead want to speak with an inheritance attorney over what options will be the best for you and your family.

31 March 2021

What Does Retaliation Mean In American Law?

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The concept of retaliation is a rather striking one, and it can be challenging to picture how it fits into American law, especially if you are not a retaliation lawyer. However, it does make sense in the specific context of employment. Here is what a retaliation lawyer does and the types of cases they're likely to handle. Retaliation at the Workplace When someone talks about retaliation in the legal sense, they're almost always referring to workplace retaliation.

2 March 2021

Getting Compensated When You Are Hit By A Car Thief

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One type of accident that is a nightmare to deal with is if a car thief hit your vehicle. In most cases, you can't sue the other driver or their insurance company unless certain circumstances apply. Knowing the legal challenges and what you can do about them requires the assistance of a vehicle accident attorney. They can help determine if you can get compensated in any of the three ways listed below.

1 February 2021

When Should You Declare Bankruptcy for Credit Card Debt?

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If you have credit card debt, it can be hard to get it down while interest keeps adding up. You may want to consider bankruptcy, but there are a few things to think about first. How Large is the Debt? There are two reasons to think about the size of the debt. First, declaring bankruptcy comes with legal fees, so you don't want to end up paying as much as you already go to get rid of the debt.

30 December 2020

Questions To Ask When Hiring A Divorce Attorney

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A divorce is a huge event to go through, and you must have an attorney assisting you throughout your case. If you look for divorce attorneys in your area, you might find many, but you can only choose one. You will need to select a good lawyer to help you, and you can interview several before selecting one. As you interview them, here are some questions to ask. What Experience Do You Have?

1 December 2020

How Driving While Drowsy Can Affect Your Accident Case

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Driving drunk is really dangerous and highly illegal, but many drivers do not know that it's also very dangerous to drive while drowsy. If you are having a difficult day and you choose to drive while exhausted, you may be held partially at fault for your accident depending on the actions you take. Reasons for Drowsy Driving One of the most obvious reasons for drowsy driving is not getting enough sleep.

2 November 2020

3 Reasons You Need An Auto Accident Lawyer After A Car Accident

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The first few hours after an accident might be very overwhelming. Instead of focusing on treatment, you might find yourself responding to numerous phone calls from the police, insurance companies, friends, and relatives. In such a situation, you need the services of a car accident lawyer. The lawyer will help you protect your interests and guide you on the best way to respond to the situation and pursue compensation. Here are more reasons you need a competent lawyer to protect your rights after an auto accident.

5 October 2020