If you have been given the honor of being appointed as the personal representative of a family member or loved one's estate, you may have mixed feelings. On one hand, you realize that only the most trusted people are given this job. On the other hand, you likely have no idea what the job actually entails. To learn a bit more about the duties of a personal representati
- If you do not have an estate plan yet you are probably wondering what will be included in the plan. When many people think of an estate plan they think of a will. Although a will is an important part of an estate plan, it is not the only thing. Here are some things that will be included in your estate plan. 1. Trust Accounts One of the first things the attorney will d
- Paternity determination is the process of confirming that the biological father of a child is also their legal father; it's particularly important for unmarried parents. This is important since, legally speaking, the two are different. The biological father of a child doesn't have the right to make important decisions concerning their child if they aren't the child's
- Your personality or past misconduct can affect you during a criminal trial. What you do, how you behave, your demeanor, and other personal attributes can allude to your guilt or innocence. These qualities and behaviors are usually grouped under habit or character. Habit A habit is a specific and consistent behavior; it has nothing to do with your personality. For exam
- If your business is growing from a small-time operation to a much larger business, there are going to be lots of different elements that you need to pay attention to and make sure you follow as your number of employees grows and your legal business designation changes. Here are three ways that working with a corporate attorney on a regular basis can help you protect y