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Choosing the Right Executor of Your Will

One of the most important steps of creating a last will and testament is choosing the personal representative—or executor—who will oversee and manage your estate after you pass away.

Coping with Divorce: Five Strategies Suggested by Experts

If you are considering ending your marriage, you probably have a thousand different concerns. Will I be too lonely living by myself? How will the divorce affect my children? How will I tell my friends and family?

Key Estate Planning Documents That Are Often Overlooked

When one thinks of estate planning, the main legal tool that most often comes to mind is the last will and testament. Of course, having a will in place is tremendously important.

The Basics of a Stepparent Adoption

If your spouse has a child from a previous relationship, you know how sensitive and complex issues related to parenting can be.

DOJ Sends Email to Press Offices With Instructions on How to Refer to Aliens in Official Press Releases

On July 24, 2018, CNN reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has instructed U.S. Attorney’s offices to not use the term “`undocumented’ immigrants.” CNN included the guidance with the article.

Attorneys and Accredited Representatives May File Form N-565 For Clients Online

On July 17, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news alert titled “Attorneys and Accredited Representatives Can Now File Form N-565 Online.” The news update deals with the Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document.

How a Pre-Existing Condition Affects Your St. Louis Car Accident Claim

Though no car accident is simple, ones that involve pre-existing conditions are especially complex.

Child Custody Issue: When Your Ex Has a New Partner

It is somehow inevitable after a couple goes through a divorce that both of them will begin dating again at some point. Other than a potential emotional impact, if a divorced couple had no children, then dating others should not matter.

How a Personal Injury Settlement Can Affect Child Support Payments

Child support payments are generally determined by weighing the parent’s income in with the cost of raising the child or children. This calculation is not so simple, however, as the amount can vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Estate Planning and Blended Families

As the divorce rate increases, so too does the number of second and subsequent marriages. Many couples who are remarrying also have children from prior relationships.

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