Is Your Handwritten Will Valid?

Posted on 3 April 2019

A handwritten will may be better than no will at all, but not in all cases. Some states invalidate handwritten wills automatically, and others still have additional requirements. Read on to learn more about this aspect of estate planning law and wills. What Makes a Holographic Will Legal? Wills are considered both a personal and a legal matter. It's only natural that some individuals prefer to make out their own wills and forgo a trip to the law office. [Read More]

How Long Will A Car Accident Case Take?

Posted on 27 February 2019

When you've been in a car accident, time is a major factor as far as getting a settlement from the insurance company is concerned. You'll probably have some repairs need for your car, and you may also have some medical bills to cover. Unfortunately, timing can be a tricky factor in such cases. There are many factors that can extend or shorten the time it takes to conclude the case. This is why it's a good idea to be ready to bring in a personal injury attorney. [Read More]

Have You Experienced Age Discrimination? 3 Ways To Tell

Posted on 23 January 2019

In 2012, a Maui worker named Debra Moreno was awarded $193,236 in an age discrimination lawsuit. Debra had been laid off by her company after the owner had made comments about her appearance and said that she "sounded old on the phone." Because of the owner's comments, the case was fairly unambiguous. However, in most cases, ageism is a lot harder to prove. Most people with the power to hire and fire won't make blatantly ageist comments out loud or at least not in front of anyone who might repeat them. [Read More]

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Creating a Will

As a private attorney, I have worked with many clients as they created their wills in order to distribute property among family and other survivors after the client's death. Sometimes people don't realize that it is important to have a will even if you don't expect conflict over your property after you die. If you have no will, the distribution of your property and settlement of your business can take much longer than it has to. Your family and beneficiaries could be put through a much more difficult ordeal without a will to spell things out. This blog will show you why a will is important and teach you step by step how to go about setting up this important document.

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