Legal Articles, General Practice

Who Decides For You? Powers of Attorney and Guardianships in Vermont

In far too many instances, couples neglect to plan for what medical treatment they might receive or who might have control over their personal assets once they become incapable of doing it themselves. Through a Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, or by voluntary guardianship's, individuals can direct who will control life decisions made on their behalf in the event of incompetence or temporary or permanent disability

Uncertain Future For Northern Mariana Islands-Only CW1 Visa Program

On April 3, 2018, Sophia Yan of the Associated Press published an interesting report on the future of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-Only (CW1) Transitional Worker visa program.

FYI from FWI: What is medical payments coverage, under/uninsured motorist (“UIM/UM”) coverage, and why do I need it?

So, you’re looking at policies and you’re thinking “why do I need medical payments or under/uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver will pay me anyway?”

FYI from FWI: So someone just hit your car, now what?

1. My car is damaged in a collision caused by someone else. Do I: a. File a property damage claim with my own insurance company. b. File a property damage claim with the other driver’s insurance company.

LAW AND BABIES: CHAPTER ONE

Anyone who knows me is already aware that I made some pretty huge life changes in the latter part of 2017. I’ve received feedback ranging from “you’re freaking crazy” to “good for you” and everything in between.

FYI from FWI: What is medical payments coverage, under/uninsured motorist (“UIM/UM”) coverage, and why do I need it?

So, you’re looking at policies and you’re thinking “why do I need medical payments or under/uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver will pay me anyway?”

FYI from FWI: So someone just hit your car, now what?

1. My car is damaged in a collision caused by someone else. Do I: a. File a property damage claim with my own insurance company. b. File a property damage claim with the other driver’s insurance company.

LAW AND BABIES: CHAPTER ONE

Anyone who knows me is already aware that I made some pretty huge life changes in the latter part of 2017. I’ve received feedback ranging from “you’re freaking crazy” to “good for you” and everything in between.

FYI from FWI: What is medical payments coverage, under/uninsured motorist (“UIM/UM”) coverage, and why do I need it?

So, you’re looking at policies and you’re thinking “why do I need medical payments or under/uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver will pay me anyway?”

FYI from FWI: So someone just hit your car, now what?

1. My car is damaged in a collision caused by someone else. Do I: a. File a property damage claim with my own insurance company. b. File a property damage claim with the other driver’s insurance company.

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