Last week, our blog started discussing how statistics show that almost 90 percent of all pet owners here in the U.S. consider their animals to be members of the family and how this sentiment has prompted many to execute so-called pet trusts.To recap, 46 states,...
Month: August 2015
Work with experienced counsel to protect your estate from creditors
When many people think of estate planning, they tend to think of it as deciding who gets what when they die. This is not untrue, but there is certainly more to estate planning than simply deciding how your property should be distributed when you die. One...
NHTSA’s continues to ‘get-tough’ on auto defects
In the aftermath of a scathing report by the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Transportation condemning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for systemic failures relating to auto defect investigations,...
What animal lovers need to know about pet trusts
When it comes to caring for pets, many people spare no expense, meaning their dogs, cats, birds, horses or whatever animals they own always receive the very best of everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and toys.This level of devotion makes perfect...
Study finds good news, bad news when it comes to bike accidents
There's a good chance that as you made your way out the door to work this past week, you stopped to grab your cell phone, attaché case and, of course, your car keys. Interestingly enough, a recently published study in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals...
How can we put a stop to cell-phone-related crashes?
For good reason, Florida law bans texting while driving for all drivers. We now know that distracted driving -- and particularly texting while driving -- can be as dangerous as driving while drunk.Still, just as it took years of driver education and law enforcement to...
What novel gift idea are more parents considering for their adult kids?
Ask any parent with young children, and they will tell you that there is never any shortage of options when it comes to finding presents for birthdays or holidays. Ask any parent with older children, however, and they will tell you that there is sometimes a dearth of...