Dealing with the loss of a loved one is traumatic, and the grieving process can be long and very challenging. Pursuing legal action when you lose your loved one due to a wrongful death stands to make a difficult time even more confusing and stressful. It is important...
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Is equal distribution between children essential in estate planning?
When you begin to think about distributing your assets after your death, it can be challenging to know which assets to leave to whom. Discussing this with your family before developing an estate plan can make matters more complicated. While your loves ones may have...
Are graduated licenses yielding safer drivers?
Safe driving comes with practice; a lot of it. It takes years to acquire the skills and intuition needed to process the large amount of information and circumstances encountered while driving. Some states have enacted graduated driver’s licenses to help teens obtain...
What happens during probate in Florida?
Handling the death of a loved one can be very challenging – both emotionally and throughout the legal process. You may have some initial concerns about your loved one’s will or estate being probated. The term probate is sometimes ambiguous and may leave you confused,...
Should I change my estate plan after a family disagreement?
Every family has disagreements. In some families, arguments take place just about every time they get together; for others, disagreements are rare. While tempers are still high, you may decide to change what a family member will receive after you pass away. Here’s...
When should a power of attorney be part of my estate plan?
Typically, when considering an estate plan you probably think about a will and possibly a trust. After deciding what you will leave behind for loved ones, these documents nominate those you have chosen to handle important matters after you pass away. An estate plan...
How much do helmets help in motorcycle crashes?
There are guidelines set for people who do not want to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Florida. The state will allow you to ride without a helmet if you are old enough and have sufficient insurance coverage. People on both sides of the helmet debate have...
What are the advantages of a having a trust?
Developing your estate plan can be quite confusing. Over the course of your life you may have heard people mention trusts, but never considered whether a trust would fit into your estate plan. While there may be pre-conceived notions about trusts in the media and...
Recognizing brain injury in a loved one after a crash
Hearing that a loved one was involved in a car accident may induce worry and panic. Your mind immediately imagines the worst possible scenario. You may breathe a sigh of relief when a loved one comes home after a car accident and seems to have few or no injuries. But...
Are commercial truck drivers always liable after an accident?
Millions of commercial trucks travel U.S. highways every day, and many of them are involved in accidents. The truck driver is sometimes to blame, but there may be other individuals or parties liable as well. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examined U.S....
