Avoiding Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
Estate planning is designed to fulfill the wishes of a person after his or her death. Problems can easily arise, however, if the estate plan contains unanswered questions that can no longer be resolved after the person's demise. This can, and frequently does, lead to costly litigation counter-productive to the goals of...
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A person who slips or trips on another person’s property may be entitled to damages for resultant injuries. In order for a slip and fall to be compensable, there must have been an unsafe condition on the property. Unsafe conditions include icy accumulation, wet or slippery floors, badly damaged sidewalks and debris...
How do I know if I have a slip and fall case? Continue reading…Would transferring your home to your children help avoid estate taxes?
Before transferring your home to your children, there are several issues that should be considered. Some are tax-related issues and some are none-tax issues that can have grave consequences on your livelihood. The first thing to keep in mind is that the current federal estate tax exemption is currently...
Would transferring your home to your children help avoid estate taxes? Continue reading…Common Claims in Personal Injury Cases
There are a number of issues that can come up in a personal injury case. Every personal injury case will include a claim for compensatory damages, meant to compensate the plaintiff for any loss. It is important to include all claims that apply in a lawsuit because, if one is omitted, there...
Common Claims in Personal Injury Cases Continue reading…Disaster DIY: Business Law Edition
Have you ever watched the TV show Disaster DIY on HGTV? The premise of the show is that many people have no idea what they are doing when it comes to home remodeling, but they try the “do it yourself” (DIY) approach...
Disaster DIY: Business Law Edition Continue reading…Leaving a Timeshare to a Loved One
Many of us have been lucky enough to acquire timeshares for the purposes of vacationing on our time off. Some of us would like to leave these assets to our loved ones. If you have a time share, you might be able to leave it to your heirs in a number of...
Leaving a Timeshare to a Loved One Continue reading…What’s really covered on your homeowners insurance policy?
A solid homeowners insurance policy can provide peace of mind about securing one of your most valuable assets. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t fully grasp what exactly is covered under that policy, and most importantly, what isn’t. Homeowners...
What’s really covered on your homeowners insurance policy? Continue reading…For How Long Should a Business Keep Tax Records?
There are many reasons for retaining tax records. They can be a useful guide for business planning, for tracking receipts and expenses, and in cases where the company or shares are being sold to outside parties. The IRS expects taxpayers to keep records for as long as they are...
For How Long Should a Business Keep Tax Records? Continue reading…Can You Sue if You Signed A Liability Waiver?
You might be asked to sign a liability waiver before engaging in a recreational activity. For some endeavors that seem naturally dangerous, this will come as no surprise. But, in day to day life, you might come in to contact with liability waivers on a more frequent basis than you expect. You...
Can You Sue if You Signed A Liability Waiver? Continue reading…Gifting to Grandchildren
Issues to Consider When Gifting to Grandchildren Many grandparents who are financially stable love the idea of making gifts to their grandchildren. However, they are usually not aware of the myriad of issues that surround what they may consider to be a simple gift. If you are considering...
Gifting to Grandchildren Continue reading…Can My Employer Enforce a Covenant Not to Compete?
Many employers require their employees to sign agreements which contain covenants not to compete with the company. The enforceability of these restrictive provisions varies from state-to-state and depends on a variety of factors. A former employee who violates an enforceable non-compete agreement may be ordered to cease competitive activity and pay damages...
Can My Employer Enforce a Covenant Not to Compete? Continue reading…Defensive Medicine
Defensive Medicine: Many Doctors “Over-Treat” Patients Due to Fear of Medical Malpractice Claims The skyrocketing cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums has changed the way many physicians practice medicine, prompting some to refuse certain patients with complex medical problems or to order unnecessary tests on other...
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