After a car accident, it’s common for law enforcement to arrive at the scene and begin an investigation of the scene before writing up their report; however, it is not uncommon for an officer to receive just one side of the story, which might prevent a skewed version of how the accident occurred.
However, it’s important to remember that while a police report may affect your eligibility for an insurance claim, these reports are not typically...
Losing a loved one is painful and difficult. In addition to the emotional impact, losing family members or friends often means that their loved ones often have to take care of their affairs after death. This includes dividing any remaining assets in accordance with the deceased family member’s will. While a will can be a helpful way for family members to simplify the affairs of the deceased, sometimes there will be no will for them to use after...
If you have been involved in a vehicle collision, it’s important to know what evidence to gather to be able to prove to the insurance companies and potentially to a jury how the accident came about and what damages occurred. There are certain types of evidence the victim of a collision might be able to gather on their own assuming they are in sufficient physical condition, and there are other types of evidence an attorney may be more adept or...
Aside from certain legal tax avoidance issues, a “defective” will or trust sometimes is a will or trust document with legal insufficiencies and errors that would otherwise make the content null and void and ultimately un-actionable for the deceased. This could be a result of carelessness and human error, often occurring due to DIY estate planning kits and forms.One Example of a Defective Will or Trust: California Holographic WillA holographic...
The good news is…. no. It will not. That’s a surprising answer given the fact that when a government shutdown occurs, it means all staff and employees working for the government—including the Internal Revenue Service—won’t be working at all. That’s typically the case. However….
The IRS Made a Recent Announcement Stating That Tax Season Will Still Commence on January 28
There was even mention of the ongoing government shutdown, hence...
A deceased person’s estate has to go somewhere, and a last will and testament seeks to answer the question of where. However, in order for that to happen, a will requires what is known as an “executor.” If you’ve been assigned such a task, there are a few things you will need to know.
Work as an Executor of a Will Requires a Lot of Responsibility
After all, what you are faced with is ensuring that the requests of the deceased are honored...
When someone dies, emotions can run high when assets and debts of the deceased must be dealt with. A will can help ease this process, but when the deceased is without a will, survivors of the deceased will have to work with a probate court. Here is an overview of the process and important terms that you will need to know.
Prepare For Probate Court
This is a court dedicated to the state’s legal process that handles the assets of the deceased. If...
A General Overview of Written Wills
If you are worried about the future of your assets after you are no longer alive, you may consider a will as part of your estate plan. Many people use wills to provide a written preference in regard to how they would want their estate to be treated or handled after their passing. Additionally, many also use wills to express any sentiment toward the individuals who will be reading the will. If a will is...