I was recently involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, since it was my first accident, I was scatter-brained and anxious. What I did not realize at the time was that the actions you take immediately after the accident can affect a personal injury case and the outcome of that case. I wanted to find a way to share my experiences and mistakes with other. Since the Internet is so popular, I figured this would be a great way to do so. While you likely aren't planning on being in an accident soon, if you are, hopefully you remember some of the tips I share on this website.
10 May 2015
Are you going through a divorce? Has your spouse asked you to move out? If so, you may be tempted to comply with the request just to diffuse the situation. Staying in the family home during a divorce can be uncomfortable and tense for everyone involved. However, you may not want to immediately pack a bag and move out. Doing so could make the divorce process a little more difficult, especially if children are involved.
21 April 2015
As part of your estate planning, you have to decide whether or not you want to take steps to avoid probate. There are several advantages of doing so and more than a few ways you and your probate attorney can do this. Before making this important decision, here is what you need to know. Why Avoid Probate? One of the biggest reasons for avoiding probate is how long it takes. In some cases, it can take months, or even a year or longer, for the process to be complete.
10 April 2015
To disinherit somebody is to exclude him or her from receiving your properties upon your demise. These are properties that he or she would have received under the intestacy laws of your state. However, before you disinherit somebody, you should know these three things: Merely Omitting Your Child's Name May Not Be Enough In many states, merely failing to mention a child in your will does not mean that you have disinherited him or her.
31 March 2015
If you want to reorganize your debt, one way for you to accomplish this is by filing for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Being able to achieve this status can be the financial assistance you need to avoid stress each month paying your bills. You must be employed to file for this type of bankruptcy. Knowing the steps that are required can be of great benefit to you if you're interested in this legal status.
21 March 2015
If you have substantially more wealth than the person you are going to marry, you may be concerned about keeping your premarital assets in the event of divorce, especially if you want them to stay in your family of origin or save them for your children from a prior relationship. There are some ways you can protect these, and it may be that a combination of strategies would be your best bet.