As you age, it’s important that you have everything in order so that you can protect your assets and be sure that your family members are financially protected. It’s also important that you have control over your own medical care even if you may not be of the mind to tell others what your wishes are. Elder law is an aspect of law designed to protect seniors as well as their caregivers so that these things can be handled through the proper legal channels. Read More»
While filing bankruptcy should always be a last resort, it can sometimes be the best option to help you get your finances under control. If you have been researching bankruptcy, you have likely discovered that chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type filed by consumers. Here is an overview of chapter 7 bankruptcy to help you determine if this is the best financial decision for you.
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Additions on your home that were made without the appropriate building permits can present some cumbersome obstacles when you’re selling your home. A homeowner who is aware of illegal additions on his or her home and doesn’t acquire a permit for them could be subject to fines if a building code enforcement authority becomes aware of them. Therefore, living in a home with illegal additions leaves a homeowner at risk of such enforcement measures. Read More»
In a wrongful death case, a personal representative must be found to fight for the interests of the deceased individual and his or her beneficiaries. In some cases, it can be difficult to determine who this personal representative will be. Usually the death that provokes a wrongful death claim is unexpected. It’s therefore unlikely that the deceased individual will have created a will and named an executor. The personal representative of a deceased individual is named as one of the following if a wrongful death is to be filed against another party in pursuit of compensation: Read More»
Talk to any veterans and you’ll hear about denied Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims. Some veterans receive quick appeals because of escalated paperwork directly from the military, while others may simply have excellent preparation (and a bit of help from the connections that come with rank). Regardless of rank, a VA claim denial can be like a rite of passage–a rejection that seems to happen as a matter of routine rather than a true filtering of fraudulent or fault claims. Read More»
