Posted February 8th, 2010 by michael platner
Copyright (c) 2009 Lucille Uttermohlen"I used to have a beautiful house, a new car and a woman who thought the world of me. Now it's all gone." "What happened?" "My wife found out."Just when you think you're safe, Lover Boy or Girl calls your home. He / she tells your spouse about your dalliance in the hopes of moving you along towards a divorce. Your spouse meets one of your co-workers in the store, and is told, "no, we haven't been working longer hours." Your neighbor sees your car in a ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 7th, 2010 by michael platner
a question about pa state law and CPS.?ok i have a question for anyone from that state. I'm living in tx and i have a friend who lost his son due to cps. the mother died in a car accident out of state after he was born. the child was taken from birth. now dad spent some years. NJ Gov. Jon Corzine was not wearing his seatbelt when his vehicle crashed. Should he pay a fine?Corzine violated state law by failing to wear his seat belt when his official vehicle, driven by a state trooper at 91 mph, ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 6th, 2010 by michael platner
Matters of law can be very complicated and very stressful. It does not matter if you need help with conveyancing, wills and probate, or debt and insolvency, the journey to find a local solicitor you can trust, who possesses a clear understanding and knowledge of the area surrounding your situation, is a daunting one that can layer on more pressure than you may be prepared to handle. How can you simply trust a total stranger's reputation? You do not want to turn your situation, whatever it may ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 5th, 2010 by michael platner
If there is anything more daunting than doing your taxes it is making out your last will and testament. While tax season only forces you to face the fragility of your finances, the creation of a last will and testament forces you to face the fragility of your life. Given the unpleasantness of the task it is no wonder so many of us put off creating our wills until it is too late, leaving our family members to pick up the pieces and try to sort out the family finances as best they can.
That is ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 4th, 2010 by michael platner
If you have been thinking about creating a last will and testament chances are you have at least considered using one of those ready made will kits. These kits are everywhere it seems - in your email box, on the internet and even at the local office supply store. You have probably been wondering if these will kits are as good as a will created by an attorney, and whether or not your family can really rely on these do it yourself documents when they are needed.
Of course every ready made will ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 3rd, 2010 by michael platner
If you end up in court over your divorce, the judge will decide the issues you and your spouse are still disputing. If you are unhappy with the decree, you may be able to "appeal" the court's order. If you are considering an appeal, there are a few things you need to bear in mind.Appeals are expensive. The first thing you will need to do is notify the trial court of your intention to appeal its order. You will have to pay a filing fee to the appellate court. Next, you will have to pay to have ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 2nd, 2010 by michael platner
Copyright (c) 2009 Jeffrey MatsenRecently I had two different sets of clients come in to me with major legal problems. As you will be able to perceive after reading this article, these problems could have been drastically mitigated or even eliminated with proper planning and implementation.The first clients, whom we will call Jim and Donna Smith, were an elderly couple who years before had saved enough money to buy a duplex in the Southern California area which generated rental income for the ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 1st, 2010 by michael platner
Creating a trust into which to put your earthly assets is viewed by many people as a hugely important step towards keeping their most valued property in the hands of family and friends. A trust, distinct from yet compatible with a last will and testament, will be for many people an essential part of putting their affairs in order as they prepare to "depart the mortal realm". Although talking about death in such matter of fact, technical terms is something that people are often loath to do, as ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 31st, 2010 by michael platner
BOSTON, MA (May 6, 2009) - Verrill Dana, LLP is pleased to announce that Regina M. Hurley has recently joined the firm as Counsel to the Private Clients Department in Verrill Dana's Boston office. Ms. Hurley specializes in all aspects of domestic law, including divorce, custody, removal, international parental abduction and non-traditional family law matters. Prior to joining Verrill Dana, Ms. Hurley chaired the Family Law Group of Deutsch, Williams, Brooks, DeRensis & Holland, P.C. 'We ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 30th, 2010 by michael platner
What happens when an individual creates a last will and testament in one state and moves to another one? Does her last will and testament transfer to the state that she has moved to? The answer to this question actually depends on several different facets.
Transferring a Last Will and Testament: The Validity of the Will
In general, if the last will and testament was valid in the first state, then it will be valid in the second state. However, it must have followed each one of the guidelines ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 29th, 2010 by michael platner
Thinking about our own death isn't easy. Most of us feel a sense of discomfort when asked to consider what will happen after we die. For this reason many of us avoid making a Will. Others perceive the whole process to be too complicated, time consuming and costly. At the same time we know that making a Will is the responsible thing to do. It gives us peace of mind knowing that we have made provision for our loved ones and that our property and possessions (i.e. our Estate) will be dealt with in ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 28th, 2010 by michael platner
Most of us know that we should take the time to prepare a last will and testament, but all too few of us actually get around to creating this important legal document. The reasons for this procrastination are many. Sometimes young people may feel that they are invulnerable and therefore do not need a will. Young workers may feel that they have not yet accumulated enough assets to warrant a formal will. And many older people may put off the creation of a last will and testament because the ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 27th, 2010 by michael platner
There are few things in life as unpleasant as discussing death and dying, and perhaps that is why so few of us take the time to create a last will and testament. The creation of a final will and testament requires family members to come face to face with their own mortality, and this is certainly not something most people want to think about. Even when a family member has experienced a serious health problem there may still be a reluctance to make out a will, but it is important to overcome ... Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 26th, 2010 by michael platner
Rationale for homestead lawsIn Texas, homestead laws were first promulgated in the 1800s to protect homeowners and farmers from losing their lands through foreclosure. When the 1837 Depression resulted in landowners at that time failing to pay on their mortgages and having their lands foreclosed, the State saw the need to come up with legislation that will ensure that families will not lose their land due to extraordinary economic fluctuations and thereupon become public welfare burdens. ... Read the rest of this entry »