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The First Steps to Take When Someone Dies

The emotional trauma brought on by the death of a close family member is often accompanied by bewilderment about the financial and legal steps the survivors must take. These steps may inconveniently come on top of commitments to family and work that can’t be set aside.

Why You Should Not Put Property In Your Child's Name As Part Of An Estate Plan

A good portion of parents with children eventually want to pass on the property they own to their children. Some might think that it is a good idea to put their real estate, home, property, or land in the name of their children while they are still alive.

Who Should Be The Personal Representative Or Executor If You Have No Family Or Friends You Can Trust

When you make a will one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make is who to name as personal representative or executor. This is the person who is in charge of your estate when you die and will have to tie up loose ends, pay debts, and distribute everything according to your will.

California Wrongful Death Claims and Medical Malpractice

When a family member dies as a result of medical malpractice because of the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or medical facility, the family has a legal right to file a wrongful death claim.

Planning A Funeral As Part Of Your Estate Plan

Planning for your funeral is an important aspect of having a complete estate plan. One of the goals for any estate plan should be to make everything as easy as possible for your loved ones once you pass on.

My Bankruptcy Lawyer Said All My Debts Were Discharged, So Why Is The Mortgage Company Trying To Foreclose On My Home?

Although a Chapter 7 discharge gives you a financial fresh start by wiping away your mortgage debt, it does not eliminate the lender's security interest in your home.

What a Personal Property Memorandum Can Do for your Estate Plan

When you make a will as part of your estate plan there is a portion that is reserved for specific bequests or items that you want to give to a person. Instead of listing all of your personal property one by one in your will there is a manner that will allow you to give items away.

Is Bankruptcy Really the Key to Stopping Foreclosure?

Contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is not the key to stopping foreclosure for good. One should consult with an actual foreclosure lawyer to investigate whether mortgage fraud occurred, whether the homeowner is entitled to a loan modification, etc.

Get the Facts When Considering Bankruptcy

If you have a bankruptcy question, don't just take what someone says as fact. Research the answer for yourself. Another option would be to seek the assistance of an experienced bankruptcy attorney and find out the facts regarding filing for bankruptcy.

Medical Misdiagnosis including Cancer Misdiagnosis and Heart Attack Misdiagnosis

When a physician misdiagnoses a medical condition and this misdiagnosis causes an injury to a patient, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim.

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