2015
Tips For Dealing With Estate Planning For Your Blended Family
With some families experiencing multiple divorces and other unique situations, it isn’t unusual for blended families to cross three or more households. If you are part of a blended family, it is particularly important to be attentive to your estate planning and asset protection. An estate plan may be the best way for you to ensure that the loved ones closest to you receive the things you’ve intended them to have no matter which part of your family they belong to.
3 Tips To Start Off Your Disability Claim The Right Way
If you have been seriously injured on the job, and it looks like you will not be able to work for an extended period of time, if ever, you need to apply for social security disability benefits. Here are a few tips to help you successfully navigate the disability claims process. Apply Right Away The first thing you need to do is start the process right away. As soon as your doctor lets you know that you are disabled, you need to start filing the paperwork.
Overcoming The Presumption Of Fault When You Were Making A Left Or Hit A Car From Behind
There are certain situations in which the law automatically presumes that you are at fault for any auto accident that occurs. This “presumption of fault” isn’t always fair, however. What can you do if the law assigns the negligence that caused the accident to you, but you don’t agree? Here are two common situations that you can find yourself in, and what to do: If The Accident Involved A Left-Hand Turn
How To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In New York
Wrongful death lawsuits are an effective way of handling the economic aftermath of an unexpected death. Lost wages, pain and suffering, and a number of other factors can all be considered when determining how much money will be awarded and whether the suit will be successful at all. However, many states have different (and sometimes even conflicting) laws about how one should file a personal death lawsuit. Here is an overview of how wrongful death lawsuits work in New York:
Three Important Factors To Consider When You're Choosing A Personal Injury Lawyer
After an injury, hiring a personal injury lawyer, such as Steven A. Crifase Ltd, as soon as you’re able is an important first step toward having your rights and interests legally protected. Although it’s useful to hire a lawyer in a timely manner, you shouldn’t necessarily rush the process and sign any paperwork from the first lawyer you speak to. It’s better to talk to a few lawyers, ask some questions and, in general, get a feeling as to how this legal professional will proceed on your behalf.
Dealing with a Deserved DUI: Don't Just Plead Guilty
Being arrested for driving under the influence can be a much-needed wake-up call. While the penalties for a DUI differ depending on which state you’re in, there’s one thing that every state law has in common: repeated offenses carry harsher penalties, often turning from a misdemeanor into a felony. But if you (or someone you know) was arrested for a DUI, it’s crucial to remember that there’s still a difference between being guilty and pleading guilty.
3 Circumstances That May Call For A Civil Rights Lawyer
If you have a suspicion that your civil rights have been violated, you might want to take legal action. This way, you can not only have the situation corrected, but you can help prevent it from happening to anyone else. However, before you contact a civil rights lawyer, you might want to take a few moments to review the following examples of clear violation of such rights. This will ensure that you understand whether or not your rights have truly been violated.
Can I Take My Children Out Of The Country If I Share Custody?
One of the most frequently asked questions related to child custody arrangements is whether or not you can take your children out of the country if you share custody of them with someone else. Maybe you are traveling for work or maybe you want to take your children on an exciting vacation. Regardless of why, you need to find out if you can legally leave the country with them. Here are the steps to follow to find out if you can and how to go about ensuring you can legally leave the country with your children.
How Much Can You Earn And Keep Your Social Security Disability?
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability because of being unable to work due to an illness or injury, you may be curious about the income limits. To qualify for benefits, you must have done enough work at your job by earning work credits that are based on salary and the how long you have worked. Additionally, your disability must be severe enough to interfere with your ability to do your job.
Personal Injury Depositions: 5 Things To Remember When Giving Your Testimony
So, you filed a personal injury lawsuit and there is a deposition coming up. Are you prepared for it? The deposition is a professional meeting in which one side will generally interview witnesses and other called upon parties regarding evidence that has been discovered up to this point. In your deposition, the opposing side’s attorney is going to depose you and ask you a number of questions. This can be scary, but here are a few things to keep in mind to try and make the deposition as smooth as possible:
From Homemaker To Single Mother: Getting The Most From Your Divorce
Divorce can be scary for anyone, but even more so for a woman that has spent her marriage as a homemaker. If you are in this situation, you may wonder how you are going to provide for yourself and your children. Don’t worry; your divorce attorney can help you get the settlement you deserve. 10 is the Magic Number If you, the nonworking spouse, have been married a minimum of 10 years, you will be able to draw upon your husband’s social security when the time comes.
Maintaining Your Mental Health While Collecting Workers' Compensation
Accidents occur when you least expect them to, and you can become seriously injured as a result. Some of these serious accidents can occur while you’re on-the-job, and if so, then you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. This government wage replacement program can enable you to continue paying your bills as you recover from your injury. Your mental health has the potential to suffer significantly as a result of an injury.
Three Key Differences Between Collaborative Divorce And Mediation
Do you find collaborative and mediated divorce confusing? Most people do because the two processes both involve handling your divorce outside the courtroom. In a collaborative approach, you both hire lawyers, like the ones found at Law Office of Alan L Ruder, (and possibly other professionals such as financial advisors) and work out your divorce agreement. For a mediated divorce, you sit down with a neutral mediator who facilitates the process. It’s not a must to have lawyers, but it’s advantageous.
Important Steps To Take After Getting Into A Wreck
Getting into an accident on the road is sometimes unavoidable. Fortunately, thanks to these steps, you can respond to one of these situations in an apt manner. Gather Evidence After the accident is over and you have gathered your thoughts, you should gather evidence from the scene of the crime. With your phone, take pictures of where the accident took place and the damages done to your vehicle. These pictures can be used as evidence if you take the wreck to court.
How The Presumption Of Fatherhood Could Put You On The Hook For Child Support
In 2013, a New Jersey woman gave birth to twin girls. Since multiple births are fairly common, hardly anyone would have thought twice about the event. However, a paternity test later revealed the twin girls had two different fathers. This type of twin birth is known as superfecundation and occurs about once every 13,000 births. Though one of the fathers was only ordered to pay child support for his daughter, he easily could’ve been made to pay for both.
What To Do If Bail Is Set At An Unaffordable Level
The setting of bail is a well-known part of the criminal court process. While it is understandable judges want to make sure people show up for court, sometimes they set bail too high or at levels they know defendants can’t afford. However, people stuck in this situation have some recourse for getting the amount of the bail bond lowered or eliminated altogether: Appeal the Bail Order One way to get high bail reduced is to request a bail reduction hearing.
Common Questions about What to Expect during Criminal Proceedings
For those that are charged with a crime, the criminal proceedings can seem bewilderingly complicated. Without the guidance of these legal professionals, it would be exceedingly difficult if not impossible for you to successfully defend yourself. Considering the grave consequences that can accompany guilty convictions, it should be no surprise that you may need a couple of questions answered about how your attorney will help you through this process. What Is the Goal of the Admit-and-Explain Strategy?
Four Things You Need To Know Before You File A Wrongful Death Claim
If someone you love has been killed due to the wrong or negligent behavior of another person or a company, nothing you can do in court is going to bring that person back to life. However, you can possibly get money to pay for the medical bills they’ve left behind and/or money to help the person’s family thrive even though the person you love isn’t around to care for them. That’s what a wrongful death claim is all about.
How To Trust A New Attorney After Your First One Violated The Code Of Ethics
Let’s face it: no one in the entire world is perfect, so it’s not surprising to find out that your attorney is capable of making mistakes from time to time. Making an error, even as a lawyer involved in an important case, is a part of being human. Unfortunately from time to time, some lawyers are caught going beyond a simple mistake into the realm of criminal negligence or actions. If you’ve discovered that your attorney wasn’t following the rules or disobeying the code of ethics that the law has set up, it’s likely that you’ll want to file a complaint against the individual.
Why Should You Involve An Attorney In Your Estate Planning?
Whether you’re expecting your first child, recently received a sizable inheritance, or are planning to marry or remarry, you may have begun giving some thought to the distribution of your assets after death. The process of creating a will or a trust can seem simple enough, and you may be tempted to prepare and finalize these documents yourself, using information readily available on the internet or through your local library. However, this type of do-it-yourself estate planning can have potentially negative consequences for your surviving family members.
How to Fight Your DWI Offense
If you were pulled over and arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you could be facing some serious penalties. They won’t just fine you and suspend your driver’s license, but give you more stiff penalties, depending on if you have a criminal record or not. It is important that you get a good lawyer and learn about the different ways you can defend this offense. Driving-Related DWI Offense The first defense you might be able to use is in relation to whether or not you were driving at the time you got the charge.
Are "Unbundled" Legal Services Ideal For You?
If you’ve sought legal help for a divorce, bankruptcy, small claims action, or other matter, you may have worried about your financial ability to pay attorney fees and other legal costs for the duration of a case. However, many traditional law firms and solo practitioners are starting to offer unbundled services. Read on to learn more about these services and how they may be able to assist you the next time you need legal advice.
Helpful Financial Steps For Those In The Military
If you are in the military and are going through some financial issues, you may have a lot of pressure bearing down on you. In order to get through these financially hard times, you can take these steps: Have an Estate Sale If you have a lot of unique furniture and artwork in your home, you might consider having an estate sale to get out of your financial hole. A lot of people come to these sales, increasing your chances of selling a lot of personal possessions.
Grocery Store Slip And Falls – Causes And Responsibility
There are circumstances that create negligent situations, which can cause you to fall while you are shopping for your groceries. Here is a list of possible things that can happen in a grocery store that cause you to slip and fall. Any one of these may be a reason to consult with an injury claims attorney to seek damages for negligence. Equipment Malfunctions and Accidental Spills In the refrigeration aisles, one of the units could fail mechanically, causing condensation to leak onto the floor.
How NDAs Are Used
Among the highest value business assets are trade secrets. The knowledge around a trade secret is usually the result of considerable time, money and effort. A trade secret may include an electronic device’s schematic, a recipe for a soft drink or even sometimes a list of valued customers. In order to protect their trade secrets from disclosure, a company might choose to enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (referred to as an NDA) with other businesses or employees.
Exploring The Benefits Of A Living Will
One of the most beneficial estate planning tools that is available to you is a living will. Unlike many estate planning tools, the use of a living will can benefit everyone equally, regardless of their social or economic status. This is because while many estate planning documents address the need to tend to your assets in the event of an emergency or to dispose of these assets in the event of your death, a living will addresses your need for medical care if you should ever become seriously injured or ill.
Consult An Attorney If Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy
If your child has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you are likely reeling from shock and anxiety. You may benefit from consulting a personal injury attorney to evaluate whether you have a medical malpractice case that deserves financial compensation. Cerebral palsy can result from negligence or mistakes made during birth or during the infant’s care at the medical facility. Possible Causes The medical center may have already confirmed that certain errors were made that could have resulted in your child’s cerebral palsy.
Divorce And Taxes: What You Should Know (And Get In Writing)
If you’re going through a divorce now, or have just recently divorced, it’s not too soon to start thinking about your taxes. Planning early can help you avoid expensive mistakes and a lot of frustration. Here are some things that you need to know. Your Marital Status On December 31st Controls Your Filing Status It doesn’t matter what your marital status is when you file your taxes - your marital status as of the last day of December controls your filing status on the tax return.
A Good Attorney Can Make All The Difference: 4 Creative Criminal Defenses
If you’ve been charged with a crime, your defense can mean the difference between being acquitted or being found guilty. The right criminal defense attorney will know how to form a defense that will help you during your trial. Sometimes, a creative defense is the key to an acquittal. Here are just a few of the most creative defenses ever attempted. Junk Food Made Me Do It In 1978, Dan White shot and killed San Francisco mayor, George Moscone.