2020

The 6 Main Reasons For Litigating A Trust

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Trust litigation can be one of the most contentious legal actions available. Broadly speaking, there are 6 main reasons why trust litigation lawyers advance the clients' cases so let's take a look at each. Ambiguous Terms Especially for a beneficiary, ambiguous terms in a trust can be difficult to navigate. If a court concludes that there are terms that aren't clear enough, the first solution is to determine what the intent of the grantor was.

29 November 2020

Helpful Tips For Working With A Debt Management Lawyer

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Now that you are finally committed to getting your debt under control, you might have decided to work with a debt management lawyer. If you are looking for advice for working with one of these legal professionals while getting your finances in order, consider the tips below. Let Them Know About All Of Your Debt First of all, it is important to let your debt management lawyer know about all of your debt.

12 October 2020

How an Employer Attorney Can Help You When You Need to Fire an Employee

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Unfortunately, as an employer, you will probably find yourself in a situation in which you will need to fire an employee at some point or another. If you are a bit nervous or unsure about the process of firing one of your employees, it's not a bad idea to seek a little bit of outside help. An employer attorney can help you out when you're firing an employee in the ways below and more.

12 October 2020

About Back Injuries From Car Accidents

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If you were involved in an accident and now you are left with a bad back due to the injuries sustained in that accident, then this article can be helpful. Here are some of the things you are going to want to know about accident-related back injuries:  1. Back injuries can be hard to prove While it's quite easy to endure a back injury in a car accident, it is also very difficult to prove many back injuries in court.

10 September 2020

Here's What Might Happen If You Don't Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Being accused of any kind of crime is a big deal. It's something that, if you're found guilty, can impact your life in so many ways. If you've been arrested and are being accused of committing a crime, you want to make sure that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible. A criminal defense lawyer will be able to advise you and help you present the best case possible. Don't assume that you'll be fine without legal help.

7 August 2020

Fired After Gender Reassignment Surgery? 4 Steps To Take To Combat The Discrimination

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If you were fired after undergoing gender reassignment surgery, you may have been the victim of workplace discrimination. If that's the case, you need to seek legal representation as soon as possible. Employers do not have the right to discriminate against employees based upon their sexual or gender orientation. However, it is important that you take steps to protect your rights. Here are four things you need to do if you believe you were fired due to your gender reassignment surgery.

13 July 2020

3 Small Things You Can Do To Help Your Car Accident Claim

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Filing a claim involves a lot more than hiring a car accident lawyer and letting them go to work. Most of the biggest issues in a case will already be present before you've even had a chance to set up a consultation with an auto accident attorney. There are, however, three small things you can do in those early days to give your claim a better chance of success. Accept or Seek Immediate Medical Assistance

5 June 2020

Complications That Can Reduce Or Block Your Personal Injury Compensation

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Just because you can prove that someone is liable for your injury doesn't mean that you will automatically get your full compensation. Below are some complications that can decrease your compensation or even block it altogether. Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations determines how long you have to file your personal injury case. Depending on the nature of your injury, the counting may start: From the date of your injury From the date you discovered or should have discovered your injury From the date you reach the age of majority (in cases where the injury occurred when you were a minor) For example, the statute of limitations for auto accidents in Connecticut is two years.

29 April 2020

3 Tools to Incorporate Into Your Estate Plan

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If you have yet to begin working on your estate plan, you should not wait any longer. It does not matter how old you currently are. Having an estate strategy is essential. If you need assistance with your plan, you can receive help by visiting an estate planning attorney. Your attorney might suggest starting your planning by incorporating the following three tools. Last Will and Testament One of the most common tools used in estate planning is a last will and testament.

25 March 2020

What You Need To Do If You Have Been Charged With Possession Of Cannabis

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Even though more and more states are legalizing the medicinal use of cannabis and some are even legalizing recreational use of it, not all states are there just yet. Also, it is important to remember that even if you are in a state where it is legal to use cannabis for recreational purposes, it is still federally illegal. All of this is making it hard for people to trust when and where they can use cannabis unless they are taking the time to learn about the state and federal laws surrounding the use of and possession of cannabis.

24 February 2020