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How To File Bankruptcy When You're Too Broke To Hire A Lawyer
Filing bankruptcy can seem like a great way to get relief from your overwhelming debts and your harassing creditors. If you are having trouble paying your bills, however, you might have found yourself in a rather unique situation: you might think that you're too broke to file bankruptcy. Most bankruptcy lawyers will require some form of payment when they decide to take on your case, and if you don't have the money, you could be wondering what to do.
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Steps To Take After A Slip-And-Fall Accident In A Store
Slip-and-fall accidents in stores are common, so it is important to know exactly how you can protect yourself if you are injured in such an event. The burden of proof is usually on the injured person who must show that the store owner knew about the dangerous condition that caused their fall - be it a slippery floor or a foreign object such as banana peel - but did not try to rectify it.
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Are Migraines Preventing You From Working? Tips For Qualifying For Social Security Disability Benefits
If you suffer from chronic migraines, your health issues might prevent you from holding down a job and earning a steady income. If this is the case, you might qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Here are some tips to follow that will help you start receiving your checks. Document how your illness prevents you from working. In order to receive benefits, you need to prove that your medical condition prohibits you from working at your job or any other job for that matter.
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Four Situations In Which The Police Do Not Need A Warrant To Search You
You probably know that police officers require warrants before searching your body and your immediate environment. However, this is not a requirement in all cases. A police officer can conduct a search on you: If You Have Been Arrested If a police officer has already arrested you, then he or she doesn't need a warrant to conduct a search. This is true even if the arrest was made without a warrant.
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Modifying Your Living Trust Or Testamentary Trust
When you set up a trust to pass on your assets, you have some options. The trust can be either a living trust or a testamentary trust, both of which can be revocable or irrevocable. The type of trust you create is up to you, and it's important to discuss your choices with a qualified attorney from a firm like Vandeventer Black LLP. A Testamentary Trust Begins After You Die
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