Most people think that having a will or trust is enough for their estate planning. However, a solid estate plan requires a few more instruments so that you and your loved ones are covered from all angles and enjoy certain benefits. With a well-rounded estate plan, you can save on estate taxes, avoid probate, appoint… Read more »
Every year, about 2.5 million Americans suffer from brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease for Control and Prevention. Traffic accidents account for about 14.3 percent of these injuries, i.e. 286,000 car crashes. However, these statistics do not include the brain injuries diagnosed after a certain period of the accident. Mild traumatic brain injury,… Read more »
Including a will in your estate plan provides you with a great opportunity to make important decisions regarding how you want things to happen after you pass away. A will is like an action plan comprising of details about your beneficiaries and distribution of your assets and property. In addition to that, it gives you… Read more »
When a victim suffers from injuries after an accident, the right to sue for damages sustained before death may not be available after they pass away under traditional common law principles. Due to this, the surviving family goes through extreme hardships as they are left with funeral and medical expenses for which they are denied… Read more »
Planning for the future of your child is an important part of an estate plan, but when a child has special needs, you need to consider a few more things. A special needs trust, also known as a supplemental needs trust, is a legal document similar to other estate planning tools that is designed to… Read more »
When you lose a loved one due to another person’s negligence, carelessness, or intentional actions, you may have a legal resource. You can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party to get justice and compensation for your loss. However, it can be a lengthy and taxing process as it comprises of a number… Read more »
Whether or not there is an estate plan in place, the process of administration is rarely a smooth one. When there are disputes among beneficiaries, especially family members, estate litigation becomes necessary, leading to difficulties, complications, and extensions. Generally, estate administration is one of those legal procedures that is lengthened due to conflict of interest… Read more »
A deposition is quite similar to a testimony given in a court. It is basically a recorded statement that is taken under oath. Many injured workers are required to give a deposition at some point in their workers’ compensation case. It generally takes place in a conference room of an attorney’s office, in the presence… Read more »
Most people wonder whether someone would have left them assets or money in an inheritance. If an immediate family member, like a parent or grandparent, has passed away, there is a good chance they may have left a will or established a trust with you named as a beneficiary. But how can you find out… Read more »
Over 5,000 pedestrians die and 78,000 are seriously injured at the hands of negligent drivers every year. Most of these incidents are attributed to poor property maintenance, significant defects in parking lots or sidewalks, harmful materials or debris on public walkways, and construction-related accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured due to… Read more »