When you lose a loved one, you'll experience heightened emotions and grief for some time. If your loved one had appointed you as their estate's executor, then you'll also have legal and practical ramifications to bear in mind. Managing and distributing an estate is never an easy endeavor. Usually, before the estate is distributed, creditors are given time to file claims, if any exist. The estate taxes are also calculated. Even after the legalities have been settled, distributing the deceased possessions and assets can be a source of confusion and disagreement among the remaining family members.
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If an insurance company has sent you a settlement offer, you might not know what to do. Should you take it? Most personal injury attorneys would want to take a long look at it before telling you to do so.
How do you evaluate an offer, though? A personal injury attorney will examine these three concerns before telling a client to take a settlement.
Physical Recovery
Before a personal injury lawyer tells a client to agree to anything, they will want to know how far the client is from full physical recovery.
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When people hear that someone close to them is facing criminal charges, their thoughts usually go out to that individual. However, it may be wise to think about whether you might have criminal exposure. Keep reading to learn what criminal exposure is and how you can limit it if the state charges someone near you.
Definition
Criminal exposure is the idea that unresolved criminal questions might surround certain people. Suppose a company's CEO is facing embezzlement charges.
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One of the biggest considerations for many people during their estate planning process is trying to minimize the chances of their estate facing probate. Some people assume that probate is just unavoidable, but that isn't the case. In fact, if you work with a probate attorney when you establish your estate plan, you can often take the necessary steps to keep the bulk of your estate out of probate and protected from the delays that it can cause.
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Trucks are among the biggest things on the road, which is why truck drivers and the companies they work for have a huge responsibility. When truck drivers and trucking companies do not take care of their trucks, the result can be a lot of damage. In addition to property damage, improperly maintained trucks can cause serious injuries.
You rely on trucking companies to follow the rules and take care of their trucks.
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