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An injury on the job can be a major setback for a number of reasons. In some cases, you may be looking at long term injuries, missed time away from work, and costly medical bills. Your expenses may be piling […]

The probate process is not one that is easy to avoid. Most states require a probate proceeding for almost every will. You cannot avoid it, but you can minimize it for those you love. When setting up a comprehensive estate […]

  Often, the smallest things have the most sentimental value. Your grandmother’s sweater or your grandfather’s watch could connect you to them in a special way. Your mother’s ring or your father’s favorite baseball hat could hold a special place […]

Estate Planning Attorney After a loved one has passed away, their estate will likely have to go through probate. It’s a legal process in which a will is proven valid in court and has a long reputation of being costly, […]

DUI and Reasonable Suspicion You may have heard of the legal term reasonable suspicion. This is an important term for any citizen to understand, although it also plays an important role in DUI cases. This guide will explain everything you […]

In estate planning, a popular and powerful tool is the asset protection trust. These trusts bar creditors from touching your assets. Now, in order to establish this type of protection, you have to make sure that you set up the […]

What if There Was No Named Beneficiary on an Account After the Account Owner Dies?   Following the death of a loved one, their entire estate will need to be managed. In general, this is done through the probate process, […]

You may not realize how many questions you have about estate planning until you begin the process. One common question is whether or not it is possible to leave your spouse nothing in your will. This may seem like a […]

Power of Attorney If you anticipate being involved in power of attorney litigation, call an estate litigation lawyer. Estate litigation issues are often emotional, stressful, and carry long term implications. A good attorney will understand this and make every effort […]

Estate Planning Lawyer It is a common misconception that estate planning is specifically for those who are wealthy and have millions of dollars in the bank or in property worth. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, when […]