Ready for an estate plan? Ask an estate planning lawyer
According to American financial advisor, author, and podcast host Suze Orman, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isn’t as hard as you might think.” For example, older Americans are particularly positioned to consider a lifetime’s worth of assets and how to successfully…
Read MoreSafe holiday travel tips from the road to the air
Whether you’re traveling by car or through the air, here are some key safe holiday travel tips from Dishowitz Law to help keep you and your family safe. Let’s face it—with the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, holiday travel in a pandemic will usher in its own set of challenges that all holiday…
Read MoreA landlord and tenant attorney talks COVID
According to the US Census Bureau, landlords file approximately 3.7 million eviction cases in a typical year—however, with COVID-19 in full force, the past year has been anything but typical. That’s why it’s so important to know the guidelines that landlords and tenants must follow during the pandemic so that the law is satisfied. Listen…
Read MoreProbate 101: All About Will and Probate Laws
“There is nothing like the death of a moneyed member of the family to show persons as they really are, virtuous or conniving, generous or grasping. “Many a family has been torn apart by a botched-up will. “Each case is a drama in human relationships — and the lawyer, as counselor, draftsman, or advocate, is…
Read MoreBack to school estate planning 101: Everything you need to know
As the kids prepare to go back to school, the adults should prepare to see an estate planning attorney to discuss estate planning strategies. And our Back to School Estate Planning 101 guide is ready to help guide you. Back to school estate planning 101: Everything you need to know Consider this. According to the…
Read More8 Items Every Remodeling Contract Must Have
With millions of Americans continuing to work from home and with home sales at an all-time high, many have begun considering home remodels or additional construction projects around the house. However, remodels rarely go as planned, with many consumers facing issues with contractors throughout a project. From uncompleted work to work done incorrectly, many issues…
Read MoreWhat is Probate Court & When Is it Required?
Dealing with the death of a family member or friend can be difficult to handle. Unfortunately, it can become even more unpleasant if you need to take part in the probate process. In many instances, the last will and testament will need to be managed and allocated by the judicial system. Here, we discuss what…
Read MoreWhat is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If a person dies due to the misconduct or negligence of another person or entity, the survivors may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Although the accused may face criminal prosecution, a wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil action that is separate from a criminal case, such as one for manslaughter…
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Hire an Estate Litigation Attorney
After the death of a loved one, a lawsuit will be the last thing you want to take part in. You’ll be surprised how common estate litigation is. Whenever a party of the deceased believes the final wishes in the will or trust weren’t accurately reflected, estate litigation is needed. Estate litigation is legal action…
Read More5 Vital Steps To Take after A Motorcycle Accident
Unfortunately, thousands of motorcyclists get involved in accidents each and every year. Although the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has found that only 5% of all drivers are motorcyclists, motorcycles are involved in 27 times more accidents than regular passenger vehicles. Even the most careful drivers may be involved in a motorcycle accident. In…
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