Please note: Due to COVID-19, I will only be conducting virtual meetings and meetings in clients’ homes at this time. Consistent with recommended best business practices, we are requesting that all clients follow these guidelines when meetings in my office are reinstated: Do not bring any other individual with you to your meeting unless approved […]
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A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more persons, involving mutual promises to do or not do something. The law of contracts governs where law and business most often meet. The function of law in this area is to protect people in their business dealings against those who fail to honor their […]
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Most of us probably recognize the name of Terri Schiavo, the Florida woman who died in 2005 after being taken off life support. You will recall that her husband and her parents could not agree on whether her life support should be maintained. She became the focus of major news media coverage as a result […]
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There are a number of issues that should be considered when doing estate planning. The primary purpose of estate planning should be to protect you and your loved ones. The most important factor is to provide for minor children. A Will should name both a Guardian and a financial Trustee for children in case both […]
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Over the last 20 years or so, living trusts have been heavily marketed as being superior to standard wills. You probably have received at least one invitation to a free seminar for a presentation on this subject. So, what is preferable, a will or a living trust? The answer is not the same for everyone. […]
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Most of us, at some point in our lifetime, are involved in a motor vehicle accident. You should be prepared for this, even if you are a very safe driver. First of all, be sure to have your car registration and insurance information with you, so that this can be exchanged with the other driver […]
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In the course of one’s lifetime, there will probably be some occasions when it will be necessary or at least advisable to see a lawyer. Here are some general rules that should be helpful in guiding you in making this decision. In civil actions – such as damage suits, suits for breach of contract, etc. […]
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