Keep Your Family Out Of Probate With These Three Tips
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13 October 2015
Planning for your family's future is a responsible thing to do, but it can be easy to make mistakes that land your family in probate court after you pass away. Here are just some of the things you can do to keep your family away from a probate court in the future.
Enter Into Joint Ownerships
You may own property or part of a business and assume that when you die, those things will go to the right person.
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Understanding Your Personal Bankruptcy Options
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25 September 2015
If you are considering personal bankruptcy, then there are a few things that you should know before proceeding.
First of all, what are your options?
The two main types of bankruptcy available to you are known as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The other chapters tend to apply to more unique situations or to businesses.
So what is Chapter 7?
Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation, which should give you some idea of how the process works.
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Family Law: 3 Things To Know About Prenups
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7 September 2015
A prenuptial agreement, also called a prenup, is a legal document that helps to protect your finances and personal property, as well as that of your future spouse. While completely optional, the prenup is recommended in many cases. Whether you want one to protect your current financial status, or you and your spouse both simply want that extra security before getting married, here are some things you should know about prenuptial agreements.
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Protect Your Future Through Engagement And Information - Questions To Ask Your Disability Lawyer
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18 August 2015
If you suffer an injury or illness that makes you unable to work and provide for your family, you should be able to take comfort in knowing that social safety nets will provide you with a degree of protection. Unfortunately, the government tends to challenge a sizable portion of disability claims, and if you're struggling with maintaining your composure during the process, it's important that you find help anywhere you can.
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