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3 Contingencies That Should Be In Every Estate Plan
Working with an estate planning attorney is about dealing with a host of possibilities, including death, incapacity, major medical decisions, and even physical disappearance. However, it's also important to think about the contingencies that can arise within the estate plan itself. Here are three scenarios you need to prepare for when you establish or modify a plan. The Successorship of the Executor It might sound like a royal title that no longer exists, but the successor to the executor is one of the most important contingencies to think about.
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Taking On The Guardian Responsibility
When a minor-aged child is in need, the state may step in. Children under the age of 18 hold a special, protected status in the court system. When biological parents are unable to care for a child, a guardian may be appointed by the family court. As a guardian, the legal responsibility is the same as that of a parent. To find out more, read on. When Are Guardians Needed?
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School Bus Accidents: What You Need To Know
When you put your child on a school bus each morning, you are entrusting the driver to safeguard your child to and from school. Sadly, school bus accidents do happen and can result in major injuries or even death. If your child is on the school bus when it gets into an accident, you need to know how to react. Here are some things you need to do: Make Sure the Child Is Not Injured
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Do Police Want To Question Your Child? Here's What You Need To Know
A common question arises when parents discover their children are accused of committing a crime or witnessing a crime. They want to know if their children should speak with the police. If you find yourself in this situation, you might have concerns about your child's future. Could they be accused of a crime? Is there something you should be doing to protect them? This is what you need to know.
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Three Things You May Misunderstand If You Are Injured In A Traffic Accident
If you are injured in a traffic accident, there are likely many questions that are going through your mind. But along with questions, you are likely to have a number of misunderstandings about the law, and some of these misunderstandings may prevent you from seeking a personal injury attorney. The following are a few of them. You cannot collect money if the driver has no insurance You may think that there is no chance of collecting money when the other driver has no insurance, and if you don't have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy, you will think you cannot get compensation for your injuries.
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