Estate Planning FAQs

Buying a home and starting a family meant that I was officially an adult. What I did not realize is that being an adult also meant that I had to start estate planning. Thinking about death is scary, but I needed to know that my family would be fine if something happened to me. Working with an attorney, I quickly realized that estate planning was far more than just creating a will. It was planning for my family's future. I started this blog to help others with their estate planning. Even if you have already started, there are some tips that could be useful to you.

An Overview Of Typical Alimony Rules

3 December 2019

If you are paying alimony or you will be soon making the payments, you should be conversant with the laws governing alimony in your state. Otherwise, you might think you have been paying alimony only to be slapped with arrears. The following are some of the rules that govern alimony payments in most states. Written Agreement The only legally-recognized alimony is the one that exists as a written agreement. Whether you negotiate alimony on your own (and it is subsequently accepted by the court) or the court determines your alimony payments, it must exist as a written agreement.
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Can You Negotiate Your Own Auto Accident Settlement? 3 Tips To Get You Started

10 March 2015

After a car accident, recouping the money that you have to spend on repairing your car or paying for doctors and medical treatments becomes a high priority. This is the reason why so many people hire attorneys to help them collect a settlement after an accident. However, not all accidents are the same. While the money that you lose due to a minor fender bender might be a significant amount for you, it may not amount to enough for you to also want to pay attorney fees.
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Could A Personal Breathalyzer Help You Avoid A DUI Conviction?

23 February 2015

Drunk driving remains a serious problem in the United States. In 2012, 10,322 people died in alcohol-impaired accidents, so it's unsurprising that law officials continue to clamp down on people who decide to drink and drive. Of course, the easiest way to avoid a DUI arrest is to stick to soft drinks before driving, but drinkers are increasingly turning to technology to help them stay under the limit. Learn more about personal breathalyzers, and find out if these new devices can really help you avoid a conviction.
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