If your employer is going through a merger and management has asked everyone to sign new employee contracts, have your contract looked at by a lawyer before you sign on the dotted line. There could be a variety of reasons why you don’t want to sign the contract, and why you want to make sure that everything is going to stay the same. You’ll want to talk with a lawyer and give them a copy of your original contract that you signed, and the new one you are expected to sign.…
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If you have a close friend who was just arrested and jailed for a crime, you will probably want to call the jail to find out what the bail amount is. If your friend does not have the financial means to pay this, and if you want to avoid paying it yourself, you may want to look into a release on recognizance (ROR).
What is an ROR?
An ROR is something a person can use to get out of jail without paying bail.…
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The task of naming beneficiaries is one of the most important stages of estate planning. It ensures that the right people inherit your estate according to you wishes. However, there are a few common mistakes that may derail your plans if you aren’t careful. For example, your wishes may not be realized if you:
Fail To Name an Alternate Beneficiary
An alternate beneficiary inherits an account or asset if the primary beneficiary isn’t able (meaning they are deceased) to or isn’t willing to inherit it.…
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