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...]
What Happens to My Workers Comp Case if I Move Out of Texas?
Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers' … [Read more...]
Family Of Military Members Are Eligible For A Special Immigration Benefit
Military Parole in Place - Immigration AttorneysDo you have an immediate family member who has served in the U.S. military? If so, you may be eligible for Military Parole in Place, or Military PIP for short, a special immigration benefit for family … [Read more...]
Mediation
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
I’ve Fallen, but I CAN Get Up: Why You Should Immediately Report All Work Injuries
So you think you may have hurt yourself at work…well, you know you did. You might have the following thoughts: “It’s not that bad. Work through it and see if it gets worse. The weekend is here, so I’ll rest and see how I feel on Monday. I’m seeing my … [Read more...]
DISCOURAGING DISENGAGEMENT IV: Domestic Partners, Disasters, Distance, and Doing It Yourself
Estate Planning Attorneys - Discouraging Disengagement In previous articles, I shared insights from James Brill’s excellent article, “Discouraging Disengagement.” Estate planning is fluid because time and circumstances alter plans. In the first … [Read more...]
The Ugly Truth Behind the Sunny Financial Outlook in a New Social Security Report
New Social Security Report Findings You Should KnowThe 2019 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds was released on April 22, 2019. The 2019 Trustees … [Read more...]
