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Medicaid Planning – Saving a Legacy

Medicaid Planning is, in part, an effort to preserve a financial legacy for children despite the fact that a parent is about to experience the potential devastating financial costs of growing old.

How to Drive Safely and Responsibly as a Senior Citizen

There are some unavoidable driving dangers that older people need to understand. This does not necessarily mean they can’t drive, but that they should take extra care in prioritizing safety.

Student Loan Servicers in Trouble: Navient May Experience Greater Leniency Than Expected

Sued by both the Justice Department and more recently the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Navient administrators have said that they will fight back against these lawsuits.

CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC TICKET DEFENSE

California traffic ticket defense

CALIFORNIA DUI LAW

California DUI Law

No Process of Service: Will the Judge Dismiss My Case?

Generally, if the process server does not hand the summons directly to you or to someone of age who resides in the home with you, it should not be possible to have a default judgment granted against you.

You May Not Be Judgment Proof Forever

You may be safe from enforcement today, but a judgment is usually good for ten years and can then be extended for another ten. In the next twenty years, do you still see yourself without a job, without property, and without a checking account?

Understanding Store Owners' Responsibility to Ensure a Safe Environment

A store owner has many legal responsibilities. At the top of that list is ensuring a safe shopping environment for shoppers. As a recent tragedy shows, sometimes storeowners are negligent in that responsibility, and families pay a heavy price.

Collections Lawsuit Deadlines: Understanding How They Work

There is always the temptation to procrastinate or sweep things under the rug, especially when having to face something as intimidating as a lawsuit. However, a response is highly recommended. In some cases, you may even be able to file a late response if you have a valid excuse.

Low Number of Refugees Admitted in First Half of FY 2018

On March 26, 2017, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times reported that the Trump administration has resettled just over 10,000 refugees during the current fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2017.

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