For some people, a will is all that’s needed to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. In other situations, an estate planning attorney is necessary to help figure out the best way to apply estate tax laws while ensuring that everything goes smoothly, and your heirs aren’t stuck paying too many taxes and fees.
How Do I Know if I Have a Good Lawyer?
There’s nothing worse than an unethical lawyer or even a distracted lawyer with too big of a caseload. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad apples in the world of lawyers. Having a bad lawyer and having to deal with incompetence or disorganization can take a toll on you and your feelings of security in your case. You need an …
Can I Afford a Lawyer?
It’s no secret that lawyers can be expensive. There are filing fees and an hourly price for an experienced lawyer with good results in the courtroom. This money can pile up, and before you know it, you’re paying a small fortune. A small fortune you might not have.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
Unless you’re an attorney, most people have no idea when they need a lawyer or what kind they actually need. There are numerous types of law in the United States. This means there’s at least twice the number of lawyers out there for each field of law. It can be a stressful process trying to find the right attorney for …
Top 7 Reasons Why Lawyers Won’t Take Your Case
People often think that a lawyer will take any kind of case just to make a buck. That is not the case at all. Every lawyer has his or her own standards and reasons for why they make take one case and not another. Here are the top 7 reasons why a lawyer won’t take your case: 1. There is …
When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Let’s face it: no one wants to need a lawyer. But chances are that most people will need a lawyer at least one point in their lives. Oftentimes, you might need a lawyer and not even know it. Determining when you need a lawyer can be difficult to discern, but we’ve put together the top 10 situations when you should …
The Basics of Civil Action Lawsuits
Civil action lawsuits are an important part of civil law. Filing a civil action lawsuit against a company in court is an attempt to not only receive compensation for their wrongdoings but it also puts the company in their place.
Texas Gun Laws
Most people probably assume that Texas has some of the laxest gun laws in the country but, depending on what data you look at, it’s actually somewhere in the middle. Both gun owners and those who advocate restricting access to guns might be surprised at the number of Texas gun laws in place. If you live in Texas and are …
Cannabis Legalization
As with the cannabis industry, cannabis laws are changing quickly across the country. With some states approving the use of medical marijuana and other legislating and regulating recreational cannabis, it might seem that things are finally progressing.
States with Legal Recreational Weed
State marijuana laws have changed a lot since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize weed in 2012. Eight other states have since followed their lead and are seeing first-hand the financial benefits that this booming industry has to offer.