Thursday, March 26, 2009

What to do when your parent dies without a will


Dealing with the death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. It is a time for mourning a loss and remembering the person for who they were in life. There are many matters that need to be handled shortly after a person's passing but dealing with complex legal issues is not on the top of most people's list. Unfortunately if you don't plan ahead, that is exactly what you'll be involved with at this emotional time.


Planning ahead can save you or the people you leave behind a lot of anguish, time and money. What happens if you or a parent dies without a will? Depending on the assets and many other issues it can be very complex. Without a written contract your assets and final wishes may not be carried out as you wish.


Who should have a will? The answer may surprise you. Most people should have a will. It's not just for the wealthy person who is deciding which family member is going to get the home in Florida. If you own a home you should definitely have a will. What about your savings, 401K or vintage collection of baseball cards? No one plans on dying without taking care of their estate, so do your loved ones a favor and save them a little extra "grief".


So, what do you do if your parent passes away without a will. Those questions are best left to a qualified attorney. Follow this link to a website that has lots of great information on Estate Planning. It even has several videos that will help you to understand the process.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Los Angeles Brain Injury Attorney


Patrick Bailey has released a brand new website outlining the effects that traumatic events can have on the human brain. A TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury, is an event that causes a person's behavior, mood or abilities to change.

One area that Attorney Patrick Bailey knows a lot about is the area of personality changes concerning a traumatic brain injury. It takes an incredible amount of experience and knowledge to be able to research these cases to obtain a successful result.

Negligent Security Attorney in Arizona



Arizona Attorneys Snyder and Wenner have dedicated an entire website to protecting Arizona citizens who have been injured due to negligent security.

Their informative website points out some of the more common places that these crimes can occur and even has a page on how to prevent violent crimes. This page gives advice to business owners about creating a safe environment for their employees and the general public.

This website is a great resource for someone who has been injured due to negligent security. But more importantly, it explains how you can prevent it from happening in the first place.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Doctors, Lawyers and Shoes.

Whether you are going to a doctor, lawyer or to buy a pair of shoes, finding a specialist is becoming more common. If you broke a bone you'll likely see an orthopaedist and an upcoming race may have you talking to a representative at a local running store. But what about an attorney? Are all attorneys the same? Does an attorney who handles family law know how to defend you in a criminal case or file sexual harassment charges? The answer to that is insignificant. Just like the person who is looking for a doctor or specific type of shoe, you want the best possible resource for your particular issue.

I work with several attorneys who have carved out very specific niches for themselves due to the particular experience they have gained in one area or another. One attorney I work with has handled several small business issues with coin laundry owners and has dedicated a page to his website to the subject. Another firm with a wealth of knowledge on Avandia Injuries has done the same thing.

Both of these firms have set themselves apart from other attorneys by knowing more about one subject than the majority of their peers. As a result, you get better representation for your specific issue.
 
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