Probate And Small Estates: What To Know

Posted on 23 December 2020

When someone passes away, probate is almost always inevitable. This legal process has been around in one form or the other since ancient times, and it has an important place in estate planning. In some cases, probate might be optional or shortened considerably. Read on to learn more about probate and the so-called small estate. Why Does Probate Exist? If you've done any research about estate planning, you will have come across the concept of skipping probate. [Read More]

Seek Mediation Support Over A Pet Ownership Dispute

Posted on 24 November 2020

You and your spouse may have both formed a lasting bond with the two dogs that you share, and now that the two of you are determined to go through with divorce proceedings, the family pets may be at risk of being taken away from you. If your spouse is determined to keep the dogs with him and you are arguing frequently about the unjust expectation that your former partner has, a divorce mediation session may provide you with some relief. [Read More]

How To Make Decisions After Incapacitation With A Power Of Attorney

Posted on 28 October 2020

At any point in your life, you might want to decide what will happen to your affairs if you are not able to manage them yourself. For example, you might become injured or incapacitated in some way and may need someone to make decisions on your behalf. You should speak with an estate planning attorney about granting a power of attorney. Who Should Be Granted a Power of Attorney? You may want a spouse, parent, child, or even a close friend to have the power of attorney. [Read More]

3 Circumstances In Which A Landlord Should Hire A Lawyer

Posted on 29 September 2020

A lot of people invest in real estate with the fanciful idea that after they have constructed and furnished rentals, their responsibility will be laughing all the way to the bank at the end of every month. However, a lot more goes into real estate investment than just erecting buildings and collecting money from tenants. Sometimes disputes will arise between yourself and the tenants. At other times, it is incidents that lead to property damage and injuries. [Read More]

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Bailing a Friend Out of Jail: Yay or Nay?

If a friend of yours calls you and tells you they have been arrested, the next words out of their mouth may be, "please bail me out." But before you post bond for your friend, you need to know what you are getting yourself into. If they jump bail, you could be on the hook for the full amount of their bail. This is the situation I found myself in, which is why I want people to know what they are getting themselves into when posting bail. If you have a friend that calls from jail and asks for your help in getting out, I hope you take a look at my website. It helps you learn what you are getting into and hopefully helps you make an informed decision on whether you should help or not.

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