If you are a student or educator, you know it's about that time of year. Our Estate Planning attorneys have listed out a few back-to-school reminders to go along with your estate planning needs. Back-to-School Reminders | Estate Planning … [Read more...]
Social Security Office List the 2018 Top Baby Names
Emma and Liam were the top two baby names for 2018, according to the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Chief Actuary. Social Security tracks this information when it assigns new social security numbers to babies. This is the second … [Read more...]
Legal Rights for Undocumented Immigrants
I often am asked what legal rights undocumented immigrants have in the United States. Many assume they have no rights; however, all persons living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain protections. In 1896, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Light Duty: I Was Given An Offer That I Can’t Refuse?
So the doctor has released you back to work, but with restrictions. What do you do now? First thing is to let your employer know by either faxing the work status report to them or bringing it to them in person. Your employer then must create a job … [Read more...]
Dog Bites Most Likely to Occur in the Summer
Experts Say Children Are Most at Risk For Dog Bites During Summer It’s summer and your kids are home from school. More likely than not, though, they’ll be outside playing somewhere. Unfortunately, during the summer months, when more small children … [Read more...]
Are Temporary Orders Important?
In short, the answer is a resounding YES. Temporary orders are important. What are temporary orders? Temporary orders are court orders in a family law case that are put into place while a case is pending. When does a person get temporary … [Read more...]
Discretion & Your Estate Plan
What is discretion and why is it important for your estate plan? Discretion – 1: the quality of being discreet, circumspect, and cautious in one’s speech, 2: the ability to make responsible decisions, 3 a: individual choice or judgment, b: power of … [Read more...]
SSA Issues New Regulations for Evaluating Obesity
Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued ruling SSR 19-2p on Evaluating Cases Involving Obesity. Social Security will apply the ruling to all new applications, and any claims pending, on or after May 20, 2019. SSR 19-2p explains … [Read more...]
Legal Rights for Undocumented Immigrants
I often am asked what rights undocumented immigrants have in the United States. Many assume they have no rights; however, all persons living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain protections. In 1896, the U.S. … [Read more...]
IRS Tax Collection Problems
Everyone has heard the old cliché, “There are two things in life we all must do – pay taxes and die.” Not paying taxes can have dire consequences. Just look what happened to the notorious gangster, Al Capone. He was prosecuted for filing false income … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price Announces Recall of 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers
Fisher-Price Recall - Product Tied to More than 30 Infant Deaths In April, 2019, retail giant Fisher-Price announced that it is recalling all models of its infant sleeper marketed under the product name "Rock'n Play." Company officials say that the … [Read more...]
What Is No Refusal Weekend in Texas?
No Refusal Weekend in Texas Understanding Implied Consent and the Texas “No Refusal” Program In Texas, often at holidays or times when police know that there will a greater volume of traffic on the roads or more likelihood of people drinking and … [Read more...]