A difficult reality to face is that a person’s life could suddenly be taken away from them. Young or old, a tragic accident could bring one’s life to a shocking halt. The world is filled with many risks and dangers, one of them being motor vehicles. Despite many...
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Year: 2020
How do I plan for incapacity as part of my estate plan?
Estate planning includes a variety of important components such as the distribution of property and assets but also serves as a resource that allows the estate planner to plan for incapacity. Because planning for incapacity is an important part of a comprehensive...
Brain disease and estate planning for long-term interests
Certain types of brain diseases have the ability to rob a person of his or her ability to think, function normally and even make everyday decisions. If you have recently received a diagnosis of a brain disease or a loved one has, you know there may be a day in the...
Remember your rights when arrested
Confronting the power of the police and the seriousness of an arrest may be overwhelming. But your constitutional rights can play a key role in your criminal defense. Police may arrest you if they have a warrant for your arrest, observe a crime or attempted crime, or...
Pedestrians make up large share of 2020 fatalities to-date
Across the country, there is continuing concern about the ongoing risks pedestrians are facing on the road. Due to bad driving habits like drunk or drugged driving, distracted driving and fatigued driving, too many pedestrians are dying in or near the nation’s roads...
Considering Social Security benefits in your estate plan
If you have an estate plan, you understand how important it is to consider the long-term implications of the choices you make. The purpose of having a plan is to make sure your interests are secure after your passing or in case you are unable to speak for yourself....
Review estate plan and focus on these important areas
Even if you have an estate plan already in place, it is more important than ever to make sure that it reflects your current wishes. An estate plan can have many parts, so it may seem overwhelming to go over everything all over again. An estate planning attorney in the...
Don’t be afraid to challenge field sobriety test results
Drunk driving allegations are quite serious and shouldn't be taken lightly. After all, a criminal conviction on such charges can leave you dealing with stiff penalties, including jail or prison time, extensive fines, and license suspension or revocation. These...
Planning for the future at every stage of life
People often overlook the importance of thinking about the future, especially when they are young and healthy. However, estate planning is a smart move for adults of virtually all ages and income levels. With plans in place, you can look ahead and know that your...
What is probable cause?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects us from unlawful searches and seizures by the government and requires that police officers have probable cause to make an arrest. Probable cause requires that an officer look at the totality of the circumstances...