When a person passes away without a will, it can make a difficult time even more challenging for a family. Taking steps to execute a will can expedite the probate process while sparing loved pens from unnecessary uncertainty and hardship. There are a few reasons why a...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Year: 2022
The prevalence of pedestrian accidents
If an intoxicated driver or someone traveling too fast hits you on the road, you could become seriously hurt. If struck by a vehicle while walking, the likelihood of suffering a serious injury is especially high. Every year, far too many pedestrians find themselves...
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
Going through a divorce is no easy task. Adding the financial and emotional burden of a court case - along with all of the time you will sink into it - can add an immense amount of additional stress. Instead, consider avoiding the courts and going for an option that...
How can nesting help your children after a divorce?
The time after a divorce may lead you to question what living situation is best for your children's mental health and daily schedule. Since they are already dealing with other changes, nesting could be a worthwhile option for how you and your ex-spouse decide to live....
How may I prevent foreclosure in Alabama?
Alabama homeowners facing the loss of their homes could consider bankruptcy as an option to prevent foreclosure. As reported by Forbes, Alabama law requires lenders to follow a non-judicial foreclosure process. Instead of relying on lawsuits to retrieve property...
Is expungement an option for everyone?
In the summer of 2021, Alabama passed additional laws aimed at helping people with criminal records to request expungement. The law expanded those eligible to wipe their records and help with reemployment opportunities. Prior laws allowed some with arrests that did...
Can you develop aphasia after a car accident?
If you are a fan of action movies, the news of Bruce Willis's aphasia may have been disheartening. According to reporting from CBS, the actor decided to retire from his profession after experiencing communication difficulties on set and in meetings. Being able to...
Medical bills could affect credit and require bankruptcy relief
Due to unexpected events or medical emergencies, many patients receive expensive health care treatments without giving thought to the costs. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau describes how Americans generate high medical debts through unplanned and pressing...
Do you know these two health insurance tips for divorce?
Aside from relying on each other, spouses also rely on each other's health insurance policies to stay in good health. Divorcing partners must ensure they retain their policy after dissolving their marriage. WebMD explains two strategies for maintaining coverage during...
What are some signs of a quality executor?
As you look over your accumulated assets from over the years and think about what you want to put in your will, one question may come to mind. You may wonder who you should choose to be the executor for your estate. Knowing what qualities are important to completing...