After you die, you want to ensure your loved ones are taken care of and your final wishes are carried out. That’s why it’s so important to have a valid will in place. However, many people put off establishing a will because they’re afraid to face their own mortality or don’t think they need one […]

Today, court reporting services go beyond a human court reporter copying transcriptions in a courtroom. Now, a good court reporting company should offer everything a lawyer might need in terms of transcriptions and recordings.  Whether you need courtroom reporting, deposition reporting, translation, videography, legal interpretation, or more, a professional company can help. A professional team

When someone takes a slip and fall, they can suffer from many different types of injuries, ranging from broken bones to strained muscles, head trauma, and more. In particular, head trauma is one of the more serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. The treatment for head injuries can be expensive, and depending on the

Many places install red light cameras at specific intersections to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of accidents. However, according to recent red-light camera studies, some of these red-light cameras may cause drivers to be more at risk of being involved in a dangerous accident. Indeed, current data does not seem to support the

Trusts are often considered a secure form of estate planning. While that is generally true, there are still a few things that can cause a trust to be challenged and end up in litigation. Who can Challenge a Trust? Only someone with “standing”, also known as an “interested person” can challenge a trust. An interested

The needs of any specific family never stay exactly the same for long. Similarly, a child’s best interests tend to evolve as that child ages and his or her family situation changes. American family law recognizes that from time to time, a child’s custody arrangements may need to be modified in order to reflect these

|This is one of the most common questions I hear as an elder law attorney. Its also an area that gets Medicaid applicants in to a lot of trouble – especially when they think they understand the 5-year look back and try to play amateur Medicaid planner. What is the Medicaid Five Year Look Back

A very common question in wrongful death cases is whether or not the amount awarded in the case is taxed. This can make a huge difference in large cases. In fact, it could be the factor that determines whether or not it is worth the time and effort to file a lawsuit and pursue legal

Dealing with a criminal case is not fun for the accused or their loved one. When an individual is faced with criminal charges there are so many things that may cross your mind, “will I go to jail”, “how long?”, “what should I do?” Anyone is capable of committing a crime, and no matter your

A very common question in wrongful death cases is whether or not the amount awarded in the case is taxed. This can make a huge difference in large cases. In fact, it could be the factor that determines whether or not it is worth the time and effort to file a lawsuit and pursue legal