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Can A Drunk Driver Shift The Blame?
If you have been in a car accident with a drunk driver, you might initially think you have a clear case. After all, the other party was committing a crime when they hit you, leaving you with a variety of injuries and expensive bills to pay. Now, in the days and weeks following your accident, you may begin to worry. Is it possible that the drunk driver could shift blame onto you?
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3 Reasons You Should Hire a Probate Lawyer to Be the Executor of Your Recently Deceased Parent
If you have recently lost a parent who had assets, you need to know that even with a will, your parent's estate needs to go through the probate process. This is a legal process where a judge will look at the deceased assets and liabilities to make sure all outstanding debts are paid, and the remaining wealth is transferred to the proper heirs. You can do this yourself, but the following are a few reasons to hire a probate attorney.
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Criminal Defense Answers For First-Time Defendants
Criminal charges have the potential to ruin your life if they are not handled in a proper manner. Sadly, there are many people that will simply fail to understand the types of steps and actions that will be needed if they are to effectively protect themselves against the worst consequences of a criminal charge. Read on to learn how you can properly deal with this kind of situation. Is It Worth Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney For Minor Offenses?
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How to Avoid a Search When Pulled Over by the Police
Police officers are restricted regarding whether or not they are allowed to search your vehicle. They might ask if they can look inside but they cannot force you to consent to a search except under certain circumstances. For this reason, it's always a good idea to say "no" when an officer asks whether they may search your car. They Must Have Probable Cause An example of probable cause might be when a police officer can smell marijuana in the car.
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Can You Force A Trust Into Probate?
One of the main reasons that people setting up estates use trusts to transfer their assets is to avoid probate. Under probate law, it is very difficult to force a trust into a review by the court. Here is a look at some of the specific circumstances where it might be possible. Contesting the Trust It is impossible for someone who isn't named as a beneficiary of a trust to contest it.
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What To Expect From Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a method that many couples use today for their divorce cases. Instead of each spouse hiring a lawyer to negotiate, the spouses work together with a mediator to settle the issues. People use mediation for several reasons, and it offers several benefits. If you are considering this strategy for your divorce, here are five things you should expect. 1. You Must Get Along The first thing to expect through mediation is order and peace.
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Why People Use Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you compare Chapter 7 bankruptcy to Chapter 13, you will probably agree that Chapter 7 seems easier and provides more advantages. If this is true, then why do people use Chapter 13 bankruptcy? People use Chapter 13 for many reasons, and the truth is that it can be a more effective branch of bankruptcy for many people. Here are some of the reasons people use Chapter 13. They Have No Choice About the Branch They Use
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Can You Get Worker's Compensation If You Work From Home?
Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent years. More people are either telecommuting from their workplace and either working at home or at a remote location. There is an increase in freelance and contract workers who have home offices to perform their work. What happens if these workers are hurt while working at home? Are they eligible for worker's compensation? It is possible to receive worker's compensation if you work from home if you can prove that the injury occurred while doing your work.
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Understanding Punitive Damages In A Personal Injury Case
Personal injury laws are in place to protect you financially in situations where other people act negligently and injure you. In addition to receiving direct compensation to cover your medical costs and personal property damage related to the accident, you can also seek out punitive damages. Punitive damages are a monetary reward that is designed to punish the defendant for their extremely negligent behavior. Here are some factors that go into deciding if you should receive punitive damages and how much you can get.
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Marital Property: Don't Neglect This Divorce Issue
It's easy to overlook things when dealing with divorce. In most cases, divorcing couples with children pay far more attention to issues like child custody than they do others. That is only natural, and it's vital to prioritize anything to do with minor children. Be sure, however, that you don't forget about other important issues like marital property. For some tips on dealing with marital assets, read on. What Is Not Marital Property?
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