Driver’s license suspension or revocation represents serious, potentially life-changing offenses. For most people, reliance on a motor vehicle is second nature. Yet, when the privilege to operate one is taken away after a drunk driving arrest, the consequences can...
The internet is a hotbed of fraud that ensnares unwary individuals in scams and schemes every day. The aim of scammers is to separate honest people from their hard-earned dollars. That’s bad enough, of course. But there are even worse consequences that can arise from...
When it comes to estate planning and administration, the process of probate often plays a crucial role. Probate is the legal procedure that validates a will, settles the deceased's debts and distributes their assets to the rightful beneficiaries. Supervised probate...
Estate planning helps people organize what happens when they pass away. Their assets may be distributed to heirs and funeral arrangements may be made. The testator can even make plans for their underage children to be cared for by a trusted guardian and a power of...
Estate planning can be a very complicated, involved process in which people put together multiple documents to arrange for the transfer of property to their loved ones when they die. Testators seek to retain control over who receives their assets and will often try to...
Being accused of a crime can be devastating -- and it does not get any better if your arrest and arraignment were based on mistaken identity. While advances in technology have improved the accuracy with which most crimes are resolved, mistaken identity still happens....
Tax avoidance refers to the legal practice of arranging your personal or business financial affairs to minimize tax liability within the bounds of the law. Unlike tax evasion, which is a deliberate and illegal failure to pay one’s taxes, tax avoidance is perfectly...
Estate planning protects your wishes should you die or become incapacitated. To achieve this, you should observe the required processes when creating all your estate planning documents, including having witnesses when signing your will. But who should you choose as...
A living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive or healthcare declaration, is a legal document that allows individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate or make decisions about their own...
Planning for the future can be a daunting task, but it’s a crucial step in ensuring that your loved ones are cared for when you're no longer here. As part of your estate planning, an irrevocable trust can provide a multitude of benefits for your heirs. Despite its...
