Helping Our Clients Address A Variety Of Legal Needs
Due diligence is a big part of making a responsible home purchase. The home inspection is central to this process because it’s a chance for you to have a professional look over the home to see if there are any major issues that need to be addressed. A standard home...
It is standard practice for businesses to sign employment contracts with new hires when they accept their positions. Even though there are laws in place that govern employment arrangements, many organizations require the protection of contracts with their workers. In...
Do you wish one of your loved ones would go to college in the future? You can help make this happen by creating a trust. A trust is a legal document included in an estate plan to pass on funds to a beneficiary. One type of trust that can be used to help ensure funds...
One of the primary concerns of a person who’s facing criminal charges is what sentence they’ll face. The sentencing hearing is when a judge decides the appropriate punishment, based on several legal and factual considerations. Judges typically have considerable...
Trees are a common cause of boundary disputes. For instance, you may have a large, old tree on your property that you believe is beautiful and adds significant value to your land. On the other hand, your neighbor may see that same tree as an eyesore, creating unwanted...
People who are creating an estate plan have to review the options they have for getting their assets to the intended beneficiaries. This is sometimes done through the will, especially if the estate is small and there’s not much of a chance of a will contest. Another...
Going to happy hour with friends is a fun way to unwind after a long day at work. And for many people, that one hour extends to two and beyond. There are probably plenty of times you’ve felt okay while at the bar, only to find yourself with a buzz as soon as you feel...
The Packers & Stockyards Act (PSA) was passed in 1921 to ensure fair competition and trade practices in the livestock, meat and poultry industries. The Act protects farmers and ranchers from unfair, deceptive and monopolistic practices. Over the years, the USDA...
Movies and TV have us believing that when someone dies, the will is immediately read, and heirs receive their inheritance. That’s not how it happens in the real world. It can sometimes take up to a year for an estate to go through the probate process before disbursing...
When buying a home, the excitement of closing the deal can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to make mistakes. One of the things you shouldn’t overlook in the home purchase agreement is contingency clauses. Contingency clauses are conditions that allow you to back out of...