As you may be aware, the legal system is full of intricacies and jargon that make things nearly impossible for the general public to decipher. To add on to this, the terminology can widely vary between states. For instance, in California, a protective proceeding for an adult is referred to as a...
Slip and Fall Accidents
Have you been injured by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property? If so, you may be able to pursue a slip and fall claim to seek compensation for the damages you have sustained. There are, however, a number of hurtles you will need to clear in order to bring a successful...
Common Injuries in Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are all too common. When a vehicle strikes another vehicle from behind, serious injuries can result. Unfortunately, these types of crashes are often the result of drivers simply not paying attention or failing to leave enough space between themselves and the car ahead. Because of the jarring nature of...
How to Choose a Guardian for Young Children
One of the most important things estate planning allows you to do is to select a guardian for your minor children. You can take the time you need to make this important decision and select a guardian who you can trust to take care of your kids should the need ever...
How Creating a Special Needs Trust Can Help Your Loved One
Have you ever heard of a special needs trust? If you have a loved one with special needs, it may make an essential addition to your estate plan. Otherwise known as a “supplemental needs trust,” a special needs trust is a trust established for the benefit of a beneficiary with special...
The Importance of Disclosures in Real Estate Transactions
A real estate purchase is likely to be one of the biggest purchases of your whole life. People invest significant financial resources into real estate transactions. Because of the time, effort, and money that is poured into them, disclosures in real estate transactions become critical. State law recognizes that buyers have the...
What are the Common Forms of Property Ownership?
Did you know that real estate ownership can take on different forms? It’s true. Each form of ownership can have its own unique and profound impacts on things like transfer of ownership and financing, as well as taxation and collateralization of the property. Because different forms of property ownership carry different implications...
Things to Include in a Contract with a Building Contractor
If you are engaging the services of a building contractor, a solid contract is in everyone’s best interests. A strong, comprehensive contract can help set clear expectations for all parties involved by detailing everyone’s rights and responsibilities under the terms of the contract. Crafting a contract that helps avoid unwelcome surprises and...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning
It would be difficult to understate the importance of having an estate plan in place. A solid, comprehensive estate plan can not only protect a future you want for yourself, but also for that of your loved ones. Having any old estate plan in place, however, will not do. You need...
Steps to Take After Being Involved in an Accident
You have likely driven by an accident. It’s also likely that you know someone who has been in an accident at one point or another. Until you have actually been in an accident yourself, however, you will never really know how jarring of an experience it can be. One minute you...