You probably already know that estate plans should be reexamined and altered from time to time. Most estate-planning experts say to revisit your plans every time something major happens. Few life events affect things like a divorce since it is, at its heart, primarily a financial event. If a divorce is in the offing, take a look at some issues that might need to be addressed with your estate plan.
8 December 2020
If a loved one has recently been arrested, you are probably wondering what will happen next. At some point, your loved one will face a sentence. It might be after a trial or they might plead guilty using a plea bargain. The punishment assigned to your loved one depends on a lot of factors. Read on to learn more about what goes into sentencing after a conviction. Who Decides Criminal Sentences?
8 December 2020
If you have recently been charged with drug possession of some sort, you might be feeling a little bit worried about your case. However, you might not think that your charges are too serious, since you might have been charged with possession alone and not any sort of drug dealing-related crime. Although it's true that drug possession charges typically aren't as serious as charges that are related to selling drugs, you should still take your pending charges seriously for these reasons and more.
12 October 2020
For most people, estate planning is about caring for their children and spouse. This is how they leave a legacy behind them. Just because you have no children or spouse doesn't mean you cannot leave a legacy when you pass away. Not sure how to do this? Here are five key ways. 1. Work With a Pro Professional estate planners have worked with people in all types of situations. They not only help parents and spouses create legacy plans, but they also have aided other single individuals craft their own.
12 October 2020
With more companies than ever worried about their reputations and how their employees reflect on their brand, social media use policies are becoming more common than ever. Along with these policies, people are finding themselves reprimanded and even terminated for things that they post and comments they make on their social media platforms. Here's a look at what you need to know about being terminated for social media activity. No, You Can't Claim Free Speech
10 September 2020
Are you about to enter the probate process to transfer a loved one's assets after they pass away? If so, you'll likely need to go through the probate process if they did not have proper estate planning set up. Here is what you need to know about the overall process so that you can be well prepared. Probate Is Public Many people are not aware that the probate process is public.
6 August 2020
If you are considering divorce, you may choose to carry out your divorce in the courtroom. However, this is often not necessary, and you may be better off having your divorce mediated instead under one of several circumstances. That way, you can make a cheap break rather than spending money you can't afford. There are several questions you should ask yourself. How Does My Ex-Spouse Feel About the Divorce? If both you and your ex-spouse agree to the divorce, you may be better off having your divorce mediated rather than having the divorce handled through the courts.
10 July 2020
Those who are unable to work at their jobs may not be helped by having an advanced degree. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits for some workers under certain conditions. Unfortunately, the process can be even more challenging for those who are highly educated. To find out how to overcome this unfair bias and get the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits you need, read below. The Work You Cannot Do
4 June 2020
Some traditional forms of custody will always be the most popular. It's important for divorcing couples to understand what the below terms mean because some of them sound confusing. Once you make your custody decision and both of you agree on it, it can be difficult to make changes to it. Read on to find out about the most-used forms of custody. Two Overall Considerations Custody matters can be complex but it might be helpful to think about it by dividing it into two categories.
29 April 2020
In most cases, a DUI or DWI charge is a misdemeanor crime. But, in some instances, the charges against you may be upgraded and that misdemeanor charge can be upgraded to a felony. The rules regarding felony DUI and DWI change from state to state. However, here are three of the most common reasons why a misdemeanor DUI or DWI would be upgraded to a felony DUI or DWI. You Have Previous DUI or DWI Convictions
25 March 2020