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If successful, a replevin action in civil court returns wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner. Examples of replevin cases include: repossession of a car after payment defaults, disputes between landlords and tenants, and property…
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When we die, our financial matters must be sorted out. Is money owed on a car or other property? What about taxes? After debts are paid, remaining assets can be distributed. Who gets them, in…
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The term for the individual responsible for closing out the affairs of a deceased relative or friend can be tricky, so here’s help. When someone dies without a will, probate court typically appoints an administrator….
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Sooner or later in life, we have to take the ultimate actions of adulting: making plans for our later years, which include provisions for our caregiving needs in the event of decline, and the gifting…
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The public process of bringing the affairs of the deceased to closure, aka probate, tends to sound scary and off-putting, and is often surrounded by confusion, and misinformation. Here are simple answers to the basic…
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During a trial, attorneys present evidence and argue cases before a judge and jury. If there are grounds to challenge a trial court decision, the case goes to an appeals court, where an argument is…
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Estate planning is an important way for every parent to prepare for the inevitable, but it is doubly important for families when special needs children are involved. Future care plans must be carefully thought through,…
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As the rise of Artificial Intelligence rapidly reshapes the employment landscape, educational institutions of all kinds are sprinting to respond with next wave learning experiences and “future proof” skill building opportunities. Though much is uncertain,…
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The root causes for putting off estate planning decisions are obvious: it’s icky, and fraught with unknowns. Nonetheless, making proactive arrangements for our own care during aging, and for the gifting of assets we are…
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