If someone dies in a car accident and he is not at fault, who receives the insurance settlement monies, the people named in the will or the heirs-at- law?
The proceeds of a wrongful death action are paid to the statutory wrongful death beneficiaries or the intestate heirs. This is often the spouse and children, with...
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I have been diagnosed with dementia and want to get my affairs in order.
I have been diagnosed with dementia and want to get my affairs in order. I have a new will, but I did a power of attorney and living will in... -
I’m putting together my New Year Resolutions and wondered what you thought I should include about disability, elder law and estate planning.
Here is my list of favorites: 1. Be kind to someone daily.It’s incredibly good for your soul and as part of this resolution you need to see your estate plan... -
My husband and I gave some of our land to build a home and recently loaned money to pay off our son’s mortgage.
He and his wife have made no effort to pay us back. They are both in good health and employed, but always say they are short of money. When we...