If you are of a certain age, you may remember an old show called Divorce Court. In that show, glamourous people sat next to a judge and spilled out their sordid secrets for the world to hear, and eventually that judge would grant them a divorce. There was a lot of swelling music and close-up shots, and every now and…
Courts appoint a representative to settle the estate when a person dies without a will. The estate is frozen until the probate process is complete. The representative is also known as the fiduciary, and they have a legal responsibility when they take on this role. Their role consists of gathering assets and debts, paying bills and taxes, and distributing remaining…
A parenting plan is an arrangement between two parents providing details about what each parent will provide to the child. It addresses various topics, from holidays, birthdays, drop-offs, and even transportation. It is legally binding, and both parties must agree and ensure they can abide by the plan. A good parenting plan will consider everyone’s needs and helps work out…
Laws often become outdated because what society deems important, or what lawmakers deem to be important, changes over time. That’s why we have the ability to amend laws as the decades go by. There are still laws in place proving themselves to be outdated, and no longer morally or logically comprehensible. The Social Security Administration’s understanding of the disabled community…
When it comes to estate planning, attorneys are increasingly working with “solo silvers” from what is known as the “silver tsunami.” A silver tsunami is the term created by demographers and economists to explain the dramatic age shift in the human population from the Baby Boomer generation hitting the retirement age. Some 80 million individuals will enjoy their 65th birthdays…
As parents, we want what is best for our child. Even after a divorce, and we’re on our own, we still want our child to thrive and flourish. For nearly half a decade, child support laws have been in place just to help with that matter. No one wants to see a child suffer because their parents separated. Perhaps your…
When we reach a certain age, there comes a point when we begin to think about what we will leave behind once we pass on. It’s an inevitable part of life that is difficult to talk about, but essential to discuss and prepare for in order to give our loved ones solace, comfort, and resolution when we’re gone. One such…
Sharing custody of your children after a divorce can sometimes be an amicable and agreeable situation for both parents. You both know what times you are allowed with your child, when to drop them off or pick them up – an all-around healthy family despite the separation. This is not always the case, however, as there can often be animosity…
When driving, motorists are always taking a risk. You are putting yourself out on the highway, driving around at high speeds in a heavy vehicle made of metal. While you may consider yourself to be a decent and safe driver, there is no predicting how those you share the road will conduct themselves. This is especially true of semi-trucks. Semi-trucks…
In life, there are many eventualities that we have to prepare for, and one of most – if not the most – important of them is to whom we leave our estate and belongings. This is important especially for those who will be left to handle dividing the estate and deal with legal matters. There are many unknowns that need…