For many families, a trust is the number one option to ensure that family assets and inheritances are distributed and managed well. It ensures that all assets are distributed according to the wishes of the trustor, and reduce estate taxes. Many people do not know that there are different types of trusts available, and one …
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As parents, it is only advisable to teach your teenagers to be responsible drivers. It’s not enough that they have certain driving skills. What’s more important is to practice basic safety once they’re on the steering wheel. Teenage Drivers are More Prone to Accidents and Car Crash According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, …
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Buying a home can be stressful mentally and financially. There are hidden costs as well, especially when you consider the deposit, solicitor’s fees, surveyor’s fees, and your conveyancing fees for buying or selling a property. For many, the whole process could seem complex and daunting, especially when many of these sales fall through. But you …
Eviction notices are stressful. Landlords, however, have the right to send them and kick stubborn tenants out. In this article, know the four major reasons behind tenant eviction. Non-Payment One of the major reasons behind tenant eviction is non-payment of rent. Despite being a legal obligation, many tenants fail to recompense due to financial difficulties. …
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Some drivers in the country tend to be lax when it comes to the use of seat belts. It is, perhaps, no surprise that unbelted rear passengers are at a higher risk of getting into a car accident. Simply wearing one’s seatbelt can improve car accident survival rates, however. In fact, statistics from the Centers …
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When entering any kind of business, you should be ready for the possibility of going bankrupt. No investment is completely certain, especially opening a startup business. No matter how successful you think you can be, there’s still a chance that your business may fail. If that happens, an option you have is filing for bankruptcy. …
Unless you have dealt with the court system in North Carolina, chances are, you have learned everything you know about bail from movies and television. But there’s quite a bit more to the process than a judge banging his gavel and yelling, “Bail is set at $100,000!” Read on to brush up on your knowledge …
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Following an injury or accident in the state of New York, you’re probably wondering about the specific state statutes that could have an impact in your case. Below is some basic information regarding the statute of limitations that could come into play in the event that you’re planning to take legal action following your injury, …
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Whether you are buying or selling real estate property, you must do your due diligence to make sure you are within your rights, and that you are not being cheated. Protecting yourself from fraud and other activities in the real estate industry that might get you in trouble, however, is not something most people know …
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According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the crime of battery occurs if an individual insults or provokes contact, or caused bodily harm to another individual. This basically means that even if the alleged offender never actually touched the alleged victim, if any means of contact was performed in any manner, then it could be considered …
