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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When is a spouse entitled to alimony?
1. A spouse is barred from receiving alimony if it is proven that he/she committed adultery. 2. The court considers 13 factors when making a determination of whether or not... -
Important News for Vietnam Veterans with Parkinson’s, B cell leukemias, and ischemic heart disease
On October 13, 2009, Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Shinseki established service connection for Vietnam veterans with three conditions; Parkinson’s, B cell leukemias, and ischemic heart disease. This is major news for... -
My life insurance policy will barely cover my funeral
When I die who or what process will be used to pay my debts? When we die a new legal entity emerges, called a “Decedent’s Estate”. Sometimes all assets are...