We often set goals and resolutions to improve our lives as we approach the start of a new year. One goal that many people overlook is creating a living will. A living will, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that outlines your medical wishes in case…
Writing a will can seem overwhelming, and many people believe they can handle it on their own. However, without the proper legal advice and guidance, writing your own will is a risky proposition. You can avoid costly and potentially devastating mistakes. Writing your own will is risky, and a group…
A simple will is a testament to what a person wants to be done with their estate once they have died. The document is no more than six pages long and, if properly drafted, will ensure a person’s wishes are fulfilled. However, some things need to be in the paperwork…
Legal practices and procedures heavily influence modern society. People need to know the legal implications of their choices such as entering into contracts or purchasing warranties. Often, a lack of understanding of the legal document provides serious consequences. It helps an ordinary consumer to have legal advice that is readily…
Anyone who has tried to read a legal document knows those papers can be confusing and difficult to understand. That is why a person is smart to have an attorney review any legal documents before they sign them. An attorney can help explain the document in plain language and point…
Legal documents can be stressful. The average employee does not understand the verbiage and is easily frustrated. The greatest danger is to sign a document without understanding the obligations or consequences buried within the paperwork. Common Problems Some issues make legal documents a pain in the neck. *Outdated or Invalid…
A warranty is essentially a contract between a consumer and a company. A person buys a warranty with the assumption repair services will be provided if the covered product no longer works. It seems pretty cut and dry, but warranties are not always so straightforward. The devil is in the…
Private citizens are easily frustrated when they deal with public agencies. It appears that a simple request rarely gets a response and when people ask for help, they are turned away because of a technicality. People begin to think that government employees don’t care or that the bureaucracy is intentionally…
Legal documents mystify people. The language is not something they are familiar with, but the consequences of misinterpreting the words can be significant. Contracts, leases, and other written forms of agreement can carry clauses that will penalize somebody for noncompliance. The same is true for various government applications and requests…
The advances in modern medicine are nearly miraculous. People who were once considered terminal cases now have a fighting chance to recover, survive, and thrive. Consumers are becoming aware of new therapies and treatments and they are also more cost-conscious. They want second opinions and will decide what they would…