After you pass away, there will be things that you plan to leave behind to close friends and family members. It can be cash, property, or even a family heirloom that you want to pass down to someone important to you. If you have not done any estate planning by creating a trust, your entire estate may have to go through the probate process. It is a complicated legal process that involves proving that your will is real, identifying your property, paying any debts that you owe, and then distributing what is left.…
Making plans for your estate can be a sobering undertaking. Choosing who will get your belongings and other similar decisions can be challenging and stressful. In fact, you may become so emotional during estate planning that you may overlook key actions you should take in order to keep your loved ones and family out of probate court when you’ve passed on. Ask yourself the questions below to be confident that you’re doing everything possible to protect your family after your death.…
A will is a will, right? Wrong. The most commonly known type of will is the simple will, but there are several other types to choose from. If you are planning on creating a will, know your options before picking one.
The Simple Will
You might hear the simple will referred to as a statutory will. It is the most basic, cookie cutter document. Designed to fit almost everyone, it is best suited for people who have small, simple estates.…
Getting an annulment is a way of declaring that you were never married. There are only a few grounds for annulment, and fraud is one of them. Most people will agree that it is better to prevent a fraudulent marriage in the first place than to have it annulled later on. Here are some of the red flags that should make you suspect that you are about to enter a marriage based on fraud:…
Today’s technology leaves teens with the ability to put themselves on display in unprecedented ways. With the bodily changes that teens are going through, there is a certain amount of curiosity, and phones can give teens ways to express this curiosity. Unfortunately, what seems like innocent exploring can have serious and long-lasting legal consequences. Before teens get themselves in the kind of legal trouble that can follow them for the rest of their lives, it is important for them to know the consequences.…
When it comes to securing compensation after an accident, then your two main options are to pursue an insureance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Insurance claims can be easier to file, but they also tend to award less money than successful lawsuits. If you are considering a lawsuit, then you do need to be aware of some rather important laws, including the statute of limitations, damage caps, and comparative negligence.…
A personal injury lawsuit can be an excellent tool in your search for the compensation that you deserve. In some cases, an insurance claim simply won’t cover all of your suffering. However, lawsuits can be much more complicated than insurance claims, since they involve dealing with some pretty arcane legal matters. To help you create the perfect lawsuit, here are some laws that you will need to be aware of when filing in West Virginia:…
When it comes to a motor vehicle accident, usually the scene, evidence, and reports can be reviewed to easily determine who’s at fault for causing the accident. If you weren’t badly injured during the accident and remained conscious, you may even realize that the accident was your fault or the other driver’s. But whose fault is it if there are more than two drivers in the accident?
Single Liability Due to Negligence…
If you have a potential medical malpractice claim, why might you have a hard time finding an attorney willing to take the case? In some states, tort reform has made it more difficult for people who have suffered a medical injury to pursue fair financial compensation for their claims. Learn more about tort reform and how they might affect your medical malpractice claim.
What is tort reform and why does it exist?…
Sometimes, debt can be overwhelming, and there may seem to be no other way out but to file bankruptcy and start over. However, for many military members, this can mean the end of a military career. Most military career fields now require the member to obtain at least a “Secret” security clearance. A bankruptcy or credit problems can cost the member their security clearance, and ultimately, their career. There are a couple of non-traditional methods that military members can get help with debt and avoid a bankruptcy filing.…
