Probate is a process involving the administration of a deceased’s estate. Like any area of law, the probate process has its fair share of misconceptions. When hiring a probate attorney, you should try and clarify the following myths about probate. Your Estate Will Not Pass Through Probate If You Have a Will It doesn’t matter whether you document all your wishes in a will, naming your assets and beneficiaries. Your estate will not avoid probate.…
Read More »After being involved in an accident with a commercial truck, the very first thing you should do is to seek medical attention. After getting the immediate medical care that you require, the next thing on your to-do list should be consulting a truck accident lawyer. Unfortunately, many accident victims put off completing this second step for one reason or another. Unfortunately, during this period of procrastination, individuals often make one or more common mistakes that can ultimately hurt their compensation case.…
Read More »Did you recently have someone you love pass away due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you could have a viable wrongful death lawsuit on your hands. Here are some questions you’re likely to have before you decide to move forward. How Are Wrongful Death Lawsuits Different From Personal Injury Lawsuits? While the obvious difference between a wrongful death case and a personal injury case is the person passing away, they are also different because of who the plaintiff is in the lawsuit.…
Read More »Health problems can be scary when the heart is involved. If heart problems are not detected soon enough, they can become worse to the extent that the doctors are not able to do much to turn the condition around. Most people rely on doctors to let them know if their heart is in bad shape, such as if they are suffering from heart disease. Unfortunately, sometimes doctors misdiagnose such problems and treat patients for the wrong condition, which can lead to heart failure.…
Read More »If you have a medical malpractice case, the first thing to do is seek legal representation from a lawyer. They will ensure you get the best possible outcome. Although your lawyer will probably be pleased to finally meet you and discuss the details of your case, you should ensure you are well-prepared for the consultation. If you aren’t a talkative person, you’ll have to be for the sake of your initial consultation. Your lawyer will want to investigate your claim, so they will want all the details you can give.…
Read More »Medication has come a long way since the days of “medicine men” selling all kinds of remedies door to door. Now, drugs must pass through an extensive testing and screening process before they can be prescribed to patients by doctors. Unfortunately, even carefully researched drugs can and do cause problems in some cases. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a drug, read below and learn more.…
Read More »More and more people are establishing trusts instead of traditional wills. Trusts allow you to have more control over your assets and do not have to go through the tedious probate process. However, that does not mean your heirs can’t challenge the trust after your death. If they believe the trustor was coerced or was not of sound mind when the trust was created, they may take the matter to court.…
Read More »If you were injured in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. One of the most important things you can do right now is discuss your case with a reputable car accident lawyer. However, you may have heard some myths that have shied you away from doing so. Here are common myths about car accident lawyers that you should not believe. You Can Wait to Hire a Lawyer…
Read More »What happens if you bought a house and then got a bill for real estate taxes that the last owner was supposed to pay? Do you have to pay, and what happens if you don’t? Here’s what you should know. Are You Liable for Old Real Estate Taxes on Your Home? You may wonder why you’re getting a real estate tax bill for taxes that were due before you bought your home.…
Read More »When you enter into an employment contract, you enter into an agreement with your employer in which the terms of the employment are clearly established. Because this is something you agreed to before you began working for the employer, you may be able to enforce the terms of the contract if your employer violates them. However, you’ll always want to get in contact with an employment attorney before you do so.…
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