If you pass on without a will or have a very basic one, your estate will go through probate. This is a process of distributing your estate to your heirs. The probate process is almost always expensive, long, and stressful. Fortunately, you can take a few simple steps to save yourself and your loved ones valuable time and money. Here are a few...
Getting caught in the fog is something that can happen more often as the temperature changes. You could leave your house on a drive in perfectly clear conditions and suddenly find yourself in a bank of fog that you didn’t expect. In some cases, this leads to severe car accidents. The key is to know what you can do to drive safely in advance,...
Your will is an important document that gives you an opportunity to specify what you want to be done with your estate upon your passing. People tend to write them and then forget about them. After all, no one wants to think about a time when they won’t be here to make their wishes known. However, it’s a good idea to review your will from time to...
Mergers can be a fast and effective way for your company to expand its talent base and facilities. Acquisitions can also increase what resources your company can make use of for daily operations. The process of negotiating a merger or acquisition often seems like the most intensive stuff for those in management or an executive role at one of the...
Drunk driving checkpoints have often been challenged on the grounds that they violate a person's right to not be subjected to an illegal search or seizure. Most drunk driving traffic stops happen when someone breaks a traffic law and gets pulled over. Checkpoints, on the other hand, subject anyone to that same treatment, even if they haven’t made...
If you’ll be leasing space in a commercial building or complex for your business, it’s crucial to know what areas are covered by the property owner’s insurance and what areas you’re responsible for if there’s a natural disaster, fire or other damage or if one of your employees or customers is injured. Typically, the property owner is responsible...
You run a successful company in a niche market. The firm has a reputation for getting the job done and satisfying customers. You want to secure the trust of clients both old and new. It doesn’t take much to derail the reputation that you’ve worked so hard to build. How can you prevent this from happening? Be careful who you work with To fulfill...
Planning for the future of your estate is something you should take seriously. Otherwise, you may leave your loved ones in confusion or create discord among family members if your estate plans are not comprehensive. Here are some mistakes you should avoid when putting together your estate plan. Not planning for disability or long-term care Estate...
If you are in a car crash, the shock can hinder your ability to think clearly and make wise decisions. Understanding what you need to do will be crucial to staying onside of the law and getting any compensation you need. These three questions are a good place to start: 1. Who do I need to call? Here are the three people you should contact: The...
The person selling a piece of real estate has a vested interest in getting the most compensation possible for the sale of their property. This may lead to some people misrepresenting a property on purpose. They know that buyers who understand the true condition of the property may lose interest or offer less money. Buyers face serious financial...
