Why do I have to sign so many medical forms?

“A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.” It’s an old adage, a clever way of saying “It’s usually a bad idea to represent yourself in...

Summer is here and with it comes vacation plans. Whether you are going to the New Jersey shore or Costa Rica, you should take a few minutes before you go to...

If you reach the point where you are unable to make decisions regarding your medical care due to advanced age, an accident or an illness, a living will, trust and durable...

You have a Will! Congratulations. You are in the minority in the United States. Some surveys show that only 39% of people in the United States have a Will. When we...

The unexpected death of a loved one is always a terrible experience. If the death happened due to negligence, misconduct, or even an intentional action, it can be even more unsettling...

The phrase “tough on crime” means different things in different parts of the world. For example: In the United States, the federal sentence for most first offense drug possession charges is...

Life is expensive. If you are like most recipients of disability benefits, your budget is tight. You are always on the lookout for ways to make the most of every dollar...

Many people injured in an accident try to negotiate with the insurance company on their own. They try to save some money by not hiring an attorney. But doing so could...

Bad things occasionally happen to good contract parties. Let’s assume you’ve done everything right in the negotiation process. You’ve been transparent about risk; honest about your capabilities; and pellucid in setting...

The term “parole” dates back to the Medieval era, and comes from the French word for “speech,” although a more exact meaning is “word of honor.” Long before the modern criminal...