Writing a will is one of the basics of estate planning. It’s also something 40 percent of us avoid doing. And on some level, we can understand that. Writing a will...
First things first: What exactly is a living trust, and why might you want to create one? How is a living trust different from other sorts of trusts? And is the...
The end of a marriage is never easy, especially when children are part of the equation. The best you can do is to make sure things as painless as possible for...
It had been two years since we had a family vacation. Everyone needed a break and a change of scenery. Our family had vaccinated months prior and we had weathered the...
Relocating to a new state can be a thrilling time, full of new opportunities and experiences. However, you must be aware of the legal aspects, particularly concerning personal injury claims in...
When the music legend Aretha Franklin died this month, she left behind an amazing musical legacy and her estate. What she didn’t leave was a will, meaning her heirs are left...
During the last week of June, the news was dominated by U.S. Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality, fair housing and health care. But another decision handed down at the state...
How to Stop Spinning your Wheels and Moving Towards Profitability When I was growing up my parents owned their own business; Stewart Homes. They built and remodeled homes in the Central...
Q. Are business owners legally responsible for shoveling the sidewalks around their shops or offices? Yes, absolutely. Business owners are responsible for the state of sidewalks around their properties, and that’s...
When a person injures you the law calls it a “tort.” When a person breaks a law created by the legislature it is called a crime. Most people who are harmed...
