Prevent Fighting After Your Death With Estate Planning

Some divorce clichés get thrown around casually, but they have powerful consequences. Before you say or do anything, stop and think about how it might impact your divorce. Consider how these three clichés can complicate your divorce: It's Not About the Money Even if your divorce "is not about the money," money will form a big part of your divorce. You need money to pay your divorce lawyer, pay alimony, pay child support, pay expert witnesses, and even start a new life.

If you've been injured on the job, you need to act fast to protect your rights, your finances, and your health. On-the-job accidents can leave you out of work while facing debilitating injuries. To make sure you get the benefits you're entitled to, you need to understand how worker's compensation works. Here are answers to some questions you might have about the process. When to File If you've been injured on the job, or contracted a disease while on-the-job, you need to file as soon as possible.

When it comes to hiring a private investigator, many people think of doing so when they wish to catch a spouse who is being unfaithful. While this is a common assignment that many private investigators will handle, the reality is that these trained professionals—many of whom have experience working in law enforcement—can handle a wide range of investigative assignments. You shouldn't be shy about contacting your local private investigation agency and discussing the problem you're facing.

Opening a payable-on-death (POD) account is one of the ways of avoiding probate. The named beneficiaries just have to show proof of identity and your death certificate to claim the money. However, there are still a few issues that may make a POD not suitable for your plans; here are three examples of such issues: They Aren't Suitable For Minors The law doesn't prohibit you from naming a minor as the beneficiary of a POD account.

While employee discrimination is very difficult to prove when just one person wants to file a lawsuit, it does not mean that you do not have a case. Instead, you should hire a lawyer who works in an employment law firm to determine if you are indeed the victim of a discriminatory act. Here is how your lawyer and his or her firm will determine if you have a case.

Every state has their own requirements for maintaining a position as a lawyer, and California is no different. In California, it is required for bar members to maintain compliance according to MCLE educational requirements. In this state, the requirement calls for 25 hours in a 36-month compliance period. Want to learn more about maintaining educational standards on the bar? This guide will help you. Regular MCLE Requirements Every three years, California bar members must complete 25 hours of approved activities to qualify.

An overpayment of your disability benefits from the Social Security Administration is not a gift. You are legally responsible for repaying the money even if it is not your fault that the overpayment was made. If you were notified you had an overpayment, here is what you need to know.  What If You Do Not Agree? If you believe that you have not received any overpayments from the SSA, you have the right to file an appeal.

If driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) led to you badly injuring a pedestrian and you have no memory of consuming anything, it is a good idea to hire a lawyer. You don't want to get locked up for possibly a long time for a crime that you might not be at fault for, such as if someone drugged you. This article explains what will go on if you contest your criminal case with the help of a DUI lawyer.