When a last will and testament cannot be located, is invalid, or does not exist, the deceased person's estate will generally be distributed according to the laws of intestacy. These laws vary by state but generally provide that the deceased person's assets will pass to their closest living relatives in a specific order. This process depends on the state's laws of succession. What Is Succession? The succession process involves identifying all the heirs or potential heirs of the deceased person, and determining how the assets of the estate will be distributed among them.
27 April 2023
Terminating a marriage often brings emotional turmoil and stress, making it easy to overlook crucial aspects. Estate planning is a vital detail that demands attention, as divorce can substantially influence your estate plan. Failing to update your estate plan may lead to undesired outcomes, such as leaving assets to your former spouse rather than the intended recipient. Update Your Will During a divorce, revising your will is a pivotal component of estate planning.
20 March 2023
After a car accident, you might be concerned with how much you will receive in compensation. Even if you are able to prove that the other party is at fault, their insurance provider will do everything they can to reduce your compensation. Record keeping and an effective legal team will allow you to increase the settlement that you will eventually receive. Make Sure to Get a Police Report One of the most important documents is the police report.
10 February 2023
A significant percentage of road accidents do not involve physical injuries. Further, the cases can be challenging to deal with, especially when you do not know what else might earn you compensation. Insurance companies can also be complex to work with when you lack bodily harm. More so, since they are in business for profit, you will need a lawyer to prove that you deserve compensation for the following damages.
6 January 2023
Winter is here. Depending on where you live, you could be dealing with snow and ice. If that's the case, you need to watch your footing. This is especially true with regard to sidewalks. City sidewalks can get quite slippery during the winter, especially if they're not kept clear. In most cases, city governments aren't responsible for clearing local sidewalks, but they are responsible for cleaning sidewalks around municipal buildings. If you slip and fall while walking on city-owned sidewalks, you need to take action right away.
8 December 2022
Knowing as much as possible about your vehicle accident case is a good idea. Your personal injury lawyer will be taking care of things like settlement negotiations but knowing something about this subject could help you when it's time to make decisions about your case. Read on and learn more. What Happens First? Once you have signed a representation agreement with a personal injury lawyer, they will inform the other driver's insurance company.
25 October 2022
When creating a will, one of the biggest concerns you might have is whether the will can be considered valid by the court and whether your wishes will be granted. When a will is crafted in the right way, it will be harder for the will to be disputed and you won't have to worry as much about the will being misinterpreted. Hiring a Lawyer The goal of a will lawyer is to assist when drafting a will.
26 September 2022