Passing the driver’s license test is a huge day for teenagers. However, just because they passed the test does not mean they are highly skilled drivers. Teens pose high risk on the road due to numerous factors, and one way to counteract this is to get parents...
Month: February 2020
3 compelling reasons to create an advance medical directive
Far too many people make the mistake of only creating a last will instead of a comprehensive estate plan if they even bother to consider what happens when they die at all. However, if you experience an incapacitating accident or medical event, your loved ones will...
A holographic will may create a more complicated probate process
If you do not own many assets or property, it may seem like a good idea to simply handwrite a will to specify who gets what. While this may appear to be an easy way to plan your affairs, it may end up causing more of a headache for your beneficiaries after your...
How to become the administrator of an estate
While a good will typically names the person the testator wants to perform the role of executor of the estate, situations do happen so that there is no one to take care of these duties. For example, we have seen it happen that a will names a spouse, but both spouses...
The pros and cons of vehicle safety features
When it comes to vehicle safety features, the feedback experts receive seems surprisingly mixed. Drivers may expect that any safety feature would be helpful. However, the designs and functions vary widely, and the differences could affect the outcome in a traffic...
What are underride accidents?
Accidents involving large trucks are often devastating due to the size difference between passenger vehicles and the trucks. There are many different risks you have for accidents relating to these trucks that you would not have with other vehicles. One such risk is...
What are the requirements to create a legal will?
Creating a will allows you to state your wishes for what happens with your property after your death. While it may not be something you want to think about, having a will is very important if you own valuable assets or have minor children. Your will is a legal...
How do I pay debts remaining after my death?
Your debt does not automatically go away when you die. It is unfortunate, but creditors and the government still want to try to collect their money. After your death, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, whoever manages your estate will take on the...
How can I drive safely around semi trucks?
While being involved in any kind of automobile accident is very serious, getting into an accident with a semi truck can easily be catastrophic. Many people are intimidated driving around semi trucks, and given their immense size and weight this is not a surprise....
What is a living will?
When most of us conceptualize the concept of “estate planning,” it is likely that we are thinking about legal paperwork that will come into effect after death. While this is a sobering thought, estate planning is necessary, and most of us recognize that. However, some...