When people imagine the estate planning process, they tend to focus on the question of passing their assets to loved ones and preferred causes. The process also addresses outstanding obligations from when a person passes. American law requires all accounts to be settled, and tax agencies and creditors have rights just as much as beneficiaries do.
You’ll want to work with an estate planning lawyer to make sure all of these outstanding issues are closed.…
No one wants to think about the end of their life, but the fact is that you really do need to do some estate planning so that you can arrange to have everything set up the way that you want it to be after you have died. Several things fall under the umbrella of estate planning. If you are going to do any kind of planning, you want to make sure that you are working with a lawyer so that everything can be set up correctly.…
If you are trying to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you might want to gain a better understanding of how you may be paid when and if you are approved. Take steps now to become familiar with some fairly recent changes in the way the Social Security Administration (SSA) pays monthly benefits.
You Will Need a Bank Account
If you’ve worked almost anywhere lately, you know that most employers prefer to use direct deposit.…
If you recently received minor injuries from an indoor slip and fall accident, you may choose to file a personal injury claim on your own. Although a number of people represent themselves during personal injury claims, it may not be advisable for you to do so. Your claim may not be as simple as you may think. Below are reasons you don’t want to represent your personal injury claim yourself.…
With today’s cost of healthcare, any type of accident or illness can leave you in medical debt. Is there anything you can do about it, or do you have to accept the bill? Here’s what you should do.
Verify the Debt is Yours
Identity theft happens even with medical debt. The first thing you should do with any bill is to make sure it’s yours. If you just went to the hospital for a broken leg and get a bill in your name with related charges, you probably don’t have any identity theft concerns.…
The vast majority of criminal cases that result in convictions ultimately end up there by way of plea bargains. It’s a standard solution for a criminal lawyer to ask a client to consider. Most folks at least want to consider fighting charges, and that begs a question about when will a criminal defense lawyer tell a client that it’s wise to make a deal.
Only After Hearing the Charges and Seeing the Evidence…
If you are a grandparent, there might be a situation in which you will need to hire a family lawyer. These are a couple of examples of times when grandparents can really benefit from seeking this type of legal representation.
You Would Like to Have Visitation With Your Grandchildren
When you first found out that you were going to become a grandparent, you might have envisioned yourself spending lots of time with your grandchild.…
Bringing a case before the Supreme Court is nerve-wracking but exciting. The Supreme Court of the United States sets the law of the land. If there are conflicts in lower court rulings or if there are rulings you think are unconstitutional, the Supreme Court is where you hope they eventually end up. That being said, it is extremely difficult to get a case heard at the Supreme Court. If you want your case heard, you need to follow court guidelines exactly.…
Did you unknowingly get exposed to toxic chemicals that have since caused numerous health problems for you? When an issue like this occurs, those exposed to harmful chemicals can end up in the hospital with life-threatening problems. Along with the side effects of the exposure, victims often get stuck footing the bill for the costly medical treatment they received in the hospital. If this sounds like your situation, you need to call a personal injury lawyer to find out if you can file a lawsuit.…
Three million people are injured in U.S. auto accidents each year with two million of those injured experience permanent injuries. Those numbers do not include the nearly 90 people who die in auto accidents each day.
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury or death in an auto accident, you need a personal injury lawyer to help you navigate insurance companies and lawsuits arising from the accident. These are just a few reasons why having a personal injury lawyer on your side is essential after your accident.…