GSJones LAW Group, P.S.

(on bethel avenue)
Law and Courts in Port Orchard, WA
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Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday
8:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Location

1155 Bethel Avenue
Port Orchard, WA
98366

About

COVID-19 UPDATE: Meet with us on your phone, tablet or computer. To keep our clients and staff safe we have suspended in-person appointments. Call 360-876-9221 for an appointment to meet by phone or video conference. Same great legal advice, more convenience.

Kitsap County's premier law firm with more than 150 years experience. Your law firm for business and for life, for the happy times, such as starting a business, and the tough times, such as divorce or criminal charges. We have been a distinguished part of the Kitsap county legal community for nearly two decades. Our legal roles include serving as a Judge Pro Tem, a settlement conference commissioner, arbitration arbiter, and teaching Continuing Legal Education classes,

A FEW OF OUR SERVICES
* Divorce and family law
* Personal injury law
* Estate planning
* Tax representation
* Criminal law
* Immigration visas
* Real estate law
* Bankruptcy law, including student loans
*Appellate law - civil and criminal
*Contract law

Child custody emergency? Our team of family law attorneys is available daily to take the legal action necessary to keep your child safe. Family law emergency line:253-381-6395

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Services

  • divorce attorneys
  • child custody attorneys
  • family law attorneys
  • prenuptial agreements
  • child dependency lawyer
  • personal injury attorney
  • business law
  • contract law
  • tax law
  • IRS representation
  • wills and probate attorney
  • estate planning attorneys
  • bankruptcy law
  • bankruptcy with student loan discharge
  • civil litigation
  • criminal law, misdemeanor, felony, murder
  • traffic and DUI representation
  • criminal appeals
  • post-conviction relief attorney
  • civil appeals

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We continue to meet with you on your phone, tablet or computer via phone call or video to keep us all safe. The same great legal advice and services from the convenience of your couch. Call 360-876-9221 now for an appointment.
If you’re dealing with old debt, make sure you’re taking the right steps to avoid starting over. https://bit.ly/33SFjNr BANKRATE.COM Resetting The Clock On Old Debt | Bankrate
Dividing your assets in a divorce settlement is tough, and there's no way to split a co-owned house in two. Depending on your situation, having one party remain in the home or selling it outright may be best. http://bit.ly/32XGBEh REALESTATE.USNEWS.COM Real Estate Mistakes You Don't Want to Make in a Divorce
When do you need your estate plan to "go to work" for you? While you may think the right answer is "after I die," the actual answer is "if I lose the ability to manage my own affairs." https://bit.ly/2ExpwLk NEXTAVENUE.ORG You Have an Estate Plan. Will It Work?
#AutoAccidents are chaotic by nature, and the aftermath can be, too. Have your camera ready and be prepared to file a police report. NERDWALLET.COM How to Get Adequate Driver Info After an Accident - NerdWallet
The best way to avoid drama in the closing process is to handle the things you can control correctly and promptly and be as prepared as possible for the unexpected situations that might crop up. https://bit.ly/2ZXZRTF FORBES.COM Navigating Your Real Estate Closing
A shareholders agreement should be comprehensive and detailed enough so that all parties involved clearly understand their role. A lawyer can help you create one that’s right for your business. https://bit.ly/36NZKhz THEBALANCESMB.COM The Shareholders Agreement Explained for Small Businesses
Recovery from bankruptcy is a step-by-step and often gradual process, and is best achieved by personally committing to good, healthy, financial practices. https://yhoo.it/32sGEZi FINANCE.YAHOO.COM How to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy in 5 Easy Steps
COVID physically distanced fun. Once a week as many of us as can, gather on the parking lot for lunch and fun. We don't meet every day in the office to keep us and our clients safe. But when we get together, we take our fighting spirit to a new level.
We were proud to host a diligent and bright visiting attorney on Friday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers up another reason we need to get rid of COVID-19: reckless driving is up, and causing more deaths. https://bit.ly/3liXVgx CARANDDRIVER.COM 2019 U.S. Traffic Deaths Lowest Since 2014, but 2020 Numbers Aren't Looking Good
Maintaining financial stability is crucial to living the life you want after the divorce. Arming yourself with a well-informed plan for each stage of the divorce may ease your transition to single life and help protect your financial future. https://bit.ly/3lP9Gfg KIPLINGER.COM Gray Divorce: Amicable Terms for Your Finances | Kiplinger
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy and aging. It also includes provisions for while you’re still alive, and everyone can benefit from having a plan in place if they’re no longer able to care for themselves or make important decisions. http://bit.ly/2qv8cPB FORBES.COM 3 Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Needs
If your financial situation has you feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. http://bit.ly/32J7nkt RD.COM What Really Happens When You File for Bankruptcy?
Knowing how debt works after death and being prepared with clear instructions for inheritors is one of the best ways to ensure that all your hard work pays off. https://on.mktw.net/2W2p63Y MARKETWATCH.COM What happens to your debt when you die
Divorce can be a long and difficult process. You'll need to make decisions about a number of things, including debt that you took on jointly with your spouse. Don't just assume that your divorce will split loans up the way you expected, and take steps to protect yourself from future financial troubles (and stress) down the road. http://bit.ly/32XHpsN THEBALANCE.COM Joint Debt Lenders Might Hold You Responsible in a Divorce
Here’s what you should consider if you’re planning to untangle joint credit card debt during a divorce. https://bit.ly/3o9rXG3 FORBES.COM How To Untangle Joint Credit Card Debt In Divorce
Although a bankruptcy filing remains on your credit report for up to a decade, the situation is not quite as bad as it seems. The effect on your credit will diminish over time until it drops off your report completely. https://yhoo.it/35Ee2zp NEWS.YAHOO.COM Bankruptcies are expected to surge — but a filing isn't fatal to your credit
There isn't always an easy solution to dividing your 401(k) assets in a divorce, but you can make the process a little less painful by understanding what your 401(k) plan allows and what your state requires. https://bit.ly/3kcjM9m FOOL.COM Protecting Your 401(k) in a Divorce | The Motley Fool
If you aren't sure whether to form a corporation or how to handle the process, an attorney can provide guidance and help you get your incorporation completed. #BusinessLaw FOOL.COM Why I Choose to Operate My Company as an S-Corp | The Motley Fool
Going to court to fight for child custody is an emotional time, and many parents make mistakes simply because they're uncertain about what to do. Here are some common child custody mistakes parents make, along with tips on how to avoid them. #FamilyLaw https://bit.ly/37mr9HS LIVEABOUT.COM 5 Child Custody Mistakes Single Parents Make
You may not be able to salvage the personal relationship, but you can save yourself some money and hassle as you end your business partnership. #BusinessLaw THEBALANCESMB.COM Best Way to End a Business Partnership — Make a Plan
Trusts are an essential part of many estate plans. Here are the key terms and concepts of the most widely-used types of trusts. https://bit.ly/2J1Rh0o FORBES.COM Here’s What You Need To Know About The Most-Popular Estate Planning Trusts
Finance experts say the opportunity to rethink priorities and start fresh after a divorce can be a positive. https://bit.ly/2HzKLNL MONEY.USNEWS.COM 7 Little-Known Financial Benefits of Divorce
We always have fun on Bosses' Day. This year was no exception. The Partner's cake depicted the Three Stooges and they obligingly posed in character. We played Partners Jeopardy where we uncovered their secrets, enjoyed a great meal and then had a rousing Nerf War.
Without proper estate planning documentation, a person’s wishes for their assets may not be followed. Beyond a will, there are documents in place that can assist in describing how their wishes are conducted, and types of accounts that can hold significant assets. https://on.mktw.net/3kIZHHS MARKETWATCH.COM How to plan your estate during a pandemic
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There comes a moment in many relationships where the partnership is no longer viable, and where separation or divorce is the unavoidable next step. And while divorcing or going separate ways is rarely easy, couples dissolving their households during Covid-19 are facing new woes. https://cnn.it/2TnyD5b CNN.COM Breaking up in Covid-19 times has new woes
Bankruptcy is often a topic that makes people feel ashamed, insecure, anxious or guilty. The truth is, like any other financial transaction, it’s just business. https://bloom.bg/3pjqJIH BLOOMBERG.COM The Ultimate Guide to Personal Bankruptcy in America
It could be assumed that during a pandemic there would be fewer people driving and fewer accidents and road deaths. But research suggests that the picture is much more complicated. https://bit.ly/2Izk902 FORBES.COM Riskier Behaviour During Pandemic Is Causing More Accidents
Developing a plan for paying for college as part of your divorce is imperative to ensuring that your children have the educational opportunities that they deserve. https://bit.ly/2JIkU7g KIPLINGER.COM Divorce: Who Pays for Education and How to Afford It | Kiplinger
Having witnesses to back up your story can be valuable when pursuing a personal injury claim. Since memories fade quickly, it's best for witnesses to be contacted promptly after an accident. An attorney can help you track down witnesses, gather statements, or decide who to call.
Your home loan could continue to be your legal responsibility, even after a divorce. Because of the huge risks of remaining on a mortgage loan, you'll likely want to take action to protect yourself. https://bit.ly/35gvFGb FOOL.COM Getting Divorced? Here's What Happens to Your Mortgage
The coronavirus pandemic has presented some challenges you don’t typically see with other states of emergency--challenges even the most prescient parenting plan may not have accounted for. https://nyti.ms/3lDeogk NYTIMES.COM When Co-Parents Clash in a Pandemic
Thanksgiving, as a national holiday, was first celebrated in the midst of the Civil War. Its date was changed in the midst of the Great Depression. Thus, through a war of insurrection, two world wars, economic hardship, and even a pandemic, we have, as a nation, found reasons to give thanks. May we all find ways to gather safely to rejoice in and gain strength from friends and family. May we all be well. The partners & staff of GSJones Law Group https://www.gsjoneslaw.com/blog/a-special-thanksgiving/ GSJONESLAW.COM A Special Thanksgiving
Estate planning is a powerful phrase with a simple aim: To create a plan to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of sickness, accidents or death. https://bit.ly/3kAfurW MONEY.USNEWS.COM Estate Planning: Create Your Legacy
Everyone in the legal world is frustrated with virtual court and canceled trials. Check out two judges in a surprisingly professional COVID-inspired parody of Hamilton's "You'll Be Back." Da-da-da-dat-da https://youtu.be/-TJ1ohwAsgY YOUTUBE.COM "We'll Be Back" performed by the federal trial and appellate judges in Houston and Galveston.
Bankruptcy gives over 700,000 debtors a fresh start every year. Bills for credit cards and medical expenses can be wiped away by a few strokes of a judge’s pen, and debts that don’t vanish are reduced. But student loan debts don’t go away as easily. https://nyti.ms/35pwblg NYTIMES.COM For Millions Deep in Student Loan Debt, Bankruptcy Is No Easy Fix
Workers in certain industries are seeing higher divorce rates by age 30, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Data. #Divorce https://bit.ly/3pFZpVk MSN.COM 21 Careers That Are More Likely To Lead To Divorce
Filing for bankruptcy is one way to stop wage garnishment. An attorney can advise on whether bankruptcy is the right choice based on your specific circumstances. http://bit.ly/36qLOac FOOL.COM What Is Wage Garnishment?
If you want to protect yourself against the possibility of a legal mishap, you’ll want to know what you might be up against and try to prepare for the worst-case scenario the same way you would for a natural disaster. #BusinessLaw https://bit.ly/2INWObg ENTREPRENEUR.COM 4 Potential Lawsuits to Watch Out for in Small Business
66 million year old dinosaurs finally find a home with a 9th Circuit ruling. https://abovethelaw.com/2020/11/dueling-dinosaurs-find-scientific-community-despite-near-fossilization-of-legal-case/ ABOVETHELAW.COM Dueling Dinosaurs Find Scientific Community, Despite Near Fossilization Of Legal Case
When couples get divorced, their assets are usually divided, but that split doesn't automatically extend to retirement plans, which is where a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) can come into play. http://bit.ly/36nTRo4 INVESTOPEDIA.COM What Is a QDRO?
A medical power of attorney gives a loved one or friend the legal capacity to make health decisions for you. These decisions may concern everything from which treatment option to proceed with, to whether or not to prolong your life through artificial means. https://yhoo.it/2NRyTtc FINANCE.YAHOO.COM How to Set Up Medical Power of Attorney
Different types of bankruptcy can lead to different outcomes, and the unique types of bankruptcy are also geared toward different types of consumers. https://bit.ly/2VoJX1P BANKRATE.COM Complete Guide: Bankruptcy 101 | Bankrate
There was a time when you didn’t worry much about your email account, or the website you bought years ago, or your usernames and passwords for various financial and other accounts. But now you must make sure that your loved ones have access to your digital assets should you die. https://bit.ly/39qHTPa USATODAY.COM Don't leave grieving relatives searching for your passwords: Here's how to organize your digital life before you die
If your small business sells a product rather than provides a service, be sure you have a well-written Sales Contract with terms that are favorable to you. #BusinessLaw ALLBUSINESS.COM Key Issues in Sales Contracts for Startup Businesses | AllBusiness.com
Child Support typically begins on the date the court order is filed. It is not retroactive beyond the date of the filing which is why it’s so important to begin the process as soon as possible. #FamilyLaw THEBALANCE.COM What Single Parents Should Know About Child Support
Divorce adds additional challenges to the already difficult job of being parents. The key for divorced parents can be to stay focused on areas of common ground. HEALTH.USNEWS.COM Peacefully Parenting Together After You've Parted
Even a seasoned driver can feel unsure of what to do after a car accident. Preparing in advance could save your life – and potentially thousands of dollars. https://bit.ly/3geJitp USATODAY.COM Here are 6 lifesaving (and money-saving) tips for when you get in a car crash
There are several myths about how estates must be distributed that can lead to stress about family dynamics. https://yhoo.it/3gr7mcy FINANCE.YAHOO.COM Estate Planning for ‘Black Sheep’ Beneficiaries
A limited liability company (LLC) is a type of U.S. business structure. Created by one or more business owners, or “members,” an LLC allows people to separate their personal assets from their company — which gives them flexibility when it comes to taxes and some liability protection from debt and lawsuits. https://bit.ly/2VDn4b7 MONEY.COM What Is an LLC?
It’s still possible to get a credit card after bankruptcy, but you’ll only be eligible for secured cards or cards designed for those with poor or no credit. Your best bet is to apply for a card as soon as you can after your bankruptcy is discharged, or completed, so you can start rebuilding your credit right away. https://bit.ly/3msy7ji FORBES.COM When Can I Apply For A Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
Retirement assets often represents a divorcing couple s largest pot of money. And if the process for the division of those assets is not done properly, there can be a steep price to pay in taxes, penalties or an unintended amount of money going to an ex-spouse. https://cnb.cx/35Ao1Ub CNB.CX How to avoid mistakes dividing up 401(k) assets in divorce
After a bankruptcy filing, it’s important for seniors to focus on the fundamentals of financial stability. http://bit.ly/2PLJ4OQ BARRONS.COM How Seniors Can Recover From a Bankruptcy Filing
"Leon healed whatever our distress was with a simple contact,” co-workers of Leon. Perhaps you remember the happy story about Leon, the homeless cat in Brazil who became an employee of the Brazilian equivalent of the American Bar Association. Well, in keeping with the gloom of 2020 we regret to inform you that Leon has died. His co-workers eulogized him with love. “Leon healed whatever our distress was with a simple contact, we definitely don’t know what it will be like without him. But one thing we know for sure, we will ensure that he stays alive among us.” May we all strive to be known as someone who heals, particularly in these times.
Generally, people choose Chapter 13 when their monthly debt payments are too much to handle but they have a job and want to keep certain assets. If you’ve maxed out your credit cards, you can’t afford to pay for basics like groceries and you’re constantly avoiding phone calls from debt collectors, you might consider this route. https://bit.ly/3qL6F2D BANKRATE.COM Complete Guide: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy | Bankrate
A will isn’t always the best option for bequeathing everything. #EstatePlanning https://bit.ly/3lZxVXu MSN.COM Things you should never put in your will
Small business owners deal with many challenges. They work tirelessly to grow their companies while fending off potential threats. However, many neglect to take the steps to protect their businesses before they take off. #BusinessLaw https://bit.ly/2PhJ6ML SMALLBIZTRENDS.COM 3 Legal Challenges Your Small Business Might Face - Small Business Trends
The biggest advantage of beneficiary-designated accounts is that they avoid the legal probate process. As long as the beneficiaries are properly designated, those named take precedence over even what a will might say. #EstatePlanning https://bit.ly/3pgjiRY TIME.COM This Is the First Step of Estate Planning, and It Only Takes an Hour to Do
When a loved one dies due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against that party. This type of lawsuit allows them to collect monetary damages for their loved one's untimely death. #PersonalInjury THEBALANCE.COM File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Compensation When a Loved One Dies
Making the effort to formally establish paternity is about much more than the potential to receive child support. #FamilyLaw VERYWELLFAMILY.COM Why Formally Establishing Paternity Matters and How to Do It
Understand what your options are for separating yourself financially from your former spouse so that you can start rebuilding your life post-marriage. #Divorce http://bit.ly/31RqJ5E CREDITCARDS.USNEWS.COM How Credit Card Debt Is Handled in Divorce
A real estate contract is any legally binding agreement that guides a real estate transaction. When people talk about a real estate contract, they usually mean a real estate purchase contract. This agreement is meant to facilitate the transfer of ownership of a property from one party to another. https://bit.ly/3mAlGRv FOOL.COM What Is a Real Estate Contract? A Guide for New Investors
If you took on your spouse’s last name or added it to your own, you may also have to make the call on what you’re going to do with your name post-divorce. https://bit.ly/2WG9KDw FORBES.COM The Smart Path To Crafting Your New Identity After Divorce
There are mistakes people make when they try do-it-yourself estate planning. When you want a comprehensive end-of-life plan, some professional advice can be helpful. https://bit.ly/34ySvZ0 MONEY.USNEWS.COM Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Mistakes
Small business owners deal with many challenges. They work tirelessly to grow their companies while fending off potential threats. However, many neglect to take the steps to protect their businesses before they take off. #BusinessLaw https://bit.ly/2PhJ6ML SMALLBIZTRENDS.COM 3 Legal Challenges Your Small Business Might Face - Small Business Trends
The biggest advantage of beneficiary-designated accounts is that they avoid the legal probate process. As long as the beneficiaries are properly designated, those named take precedence over even what a will might say. #EstatePlanning https://bit.ly/3pgjiRY TIME.COM This Is the First Step of Estate Planning, and It Only Takes an Hour to Do
Estate planning can be tough and very challenging, especially if you're a high-net-worth individual. Make sure you hire someone to take care of your best interests when you're ready to plan your estate. https://bit.ly/3aTLk1E INVESTOPEDIA.COM A Quick Guide to High-Net-Worth Estate Planning
Whatever the reasons for your bankruptcy, it’s important to emphasize that the past is behind you, and demonstrate the steps you’re taking to rebuild your credit and build a stronger future. And that sort of fresh start is precisely what bankruptcy promises. https://cnb.cx/3hpjoUj CNBC.COM There is life after declaring personal bankruptcy, but it comes with some big costs
Though adoption is a wonderful thing, the process can be stressful as well as expensive. Thankfully, many families are eligible for relief in the form of the adoption tax credit. https://bit.ly/3aMEISr FOOL.COM How the Federal Adoption Tax Credit Works | The Motley Fool
Do you expect your parents to leave you a financial legacy? Perhaps the bigger question is how to even approach this topic with your parents. https://yhoo.it/3pvvaiU FINANCE.YAHOO.COM How To Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan (Without Making It Awkward)
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a way for Americans down on their financial luck to sell off assets and have specific debts discharged by a bankruptcy court. http://bit.ly/37TAt2G THESTREET.COM What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Attitude and mindset, not just budgeting skills, play a role in how well people adjust to their new reality after divorce. https://bit.ly/3of9Q0W FORBES.COM Rebuilding Your Finances After Divorce
Being involved in an accident, even a minor one, can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it's important to know what steps to take afterward. https://bit.ly/3n4oVBM INVESTOPEDIA.COM Here's What to Do (and Not Do) After a Car Accident
Some assets appear to have equal values. Yet once you factor in taxes, they may not look so identical. #Divorce https://cnb.cx/2KiL1Ck CNBC.COM Avoid these mistakes when divvying up assets in a divorce
E-commerce platforms and online marketplaces make it easy to sell online, but e-commerce is more than uploading product pictures and accepting payments. There are laws and regulations you must follow, and if you run afoul of any of them, you could face serious legal and financial consequences. https://bit.ly/2L4WzcL BUSINESSNEWSDAILY.COM Online Business Laws - businessnewsdaily.com
Estate planning can be tough and very challenging, especially if you're a high-net-worth individual. Make sure you hire someone to take care of your best interests when you're ready to plan your estate. https://bit.ly/3aTLk1E INVESTOPEDIA.COM A Quick Guide to High-Net-Worth Estate Planning
Prenuptial agreements are pretty standard when the rich and famous get married. But are they a good idea for people without millions of dollars to protect? Depending on your finances and relationship, they may be. #FamilyLaw WISEBREAD.COM 6 Reasons Average People Should Consider a Prenup
Legally, ownership of the home is determined by who’s on the deed, which records and transfers title for the home. There are a few different ways in which you can designate ownership. https://bit.ly/35o1pZN FORBES.COM Buying A Home Before Marriage? Here Are 4 Important Considerations To Keep In Mind
The best way to take precautions and ensure your pet will be well cared for is by doing some estate planning. http://bit.ly/35TMtji FORBES.COM How To Make Plans To Provide Care For Your Pet If You Can’t
If you slip and fall in a store, it's important to report the accident to a manager or employee, even if you don't think you were seriously hurt. The extent of your injuries is not always apparent immediately after an accident, and reporting your fall should produce documentation that could be helpful evidence in the event that you bring a personal injury claim.
Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies in order to prove the deceased's last will and testament and carry out the deceased person's estate, which may include resolving debts, selling assets, or distributing any remaining assets to heirs. http://bit.ly/30ZgAVZ FOOL.COM What Is Probate & How Does It Work?
Everyone, regardless of financial status or age, can benefit from having an estate plan. https://bit.ly/3924ZuY BUSINESSINSIDER.COM Estate planning is an important strategy for arranging financial affairs and protecting heirs — here are 5 reasons why everyone needs an estate plan
Are you facing a mountain of debt and not making any progress surmounting it? Bankruptcy may be the tool you need to get over the hump. NERDWALLET.COM What Is Bankruptcy? - NerdWallet
Whatever student debt you brought into your marriage will still be yours if you divorce. But if you took on student loans while you were married, divorce isn’t so simple. http://bit.ly/31Ik13v NERDWALLET.COM What Happens to Student Loans in Divorce? - NerdWallet
There are some cases where a party is legally excused from performing its contractual obligations. This can happen when a contract becomes impossible to perform due to unforeseen circumstances. Other times, contracts can be rescinded in cases of fraud or misrepresentation. If an issue has arisen that might affect your ability to fulfill your duties under an agreement, it's a good idea to speak with an attorney who can explain your options.
Before taking the big leap into bankruptcy, consult a bankruptcy attorney and learn the facts about how credit scores treat bankruptcy. You just may be able to minimize the damage and get a jump on re-establishing your credit after filing. MARKETWATCH.COM 7 common myths about how bankruptcy affects credit
The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year. https://bit.ly/3iztAKu APNEWS.COM Risky driving: US traffic deaths up despite virus lockdowns
Title defects typically fall into three categories: unpaid debts, public record errors, and ownership/access disputes. Within those three main categories, there's a wide variety of issues that may "cloud" a title, or in other words, create a defect. https://bit.ly/360lBRH FOOL.COM What Is a Defective Title in Real Estate?
Planning for death is like any other transition of life, except this is one we can make easier for our loved ones. https://on.mktw.net/316xm5E MARKETWATCH.COM Avoid these 3 estate-planning mistakes and make probate cheaper and easier for your loved ones
Parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is beyond a full-time job, often taken on by whichever parent plays the primary role in daily child care. But what happens when a family is split into two households by a separation or divorce? https://bit.ly/3p5zFRr HEALTHLINE.COM All About Co-Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes
Everyone, regardless of financial status or age, can benefit from having an estate plan. https://bit.ly/3924ZuY BUSINESSINSIDER.COM Estate planning is an important strategy for arranging financial affairs and protecting heirs — here are 5 reasons why everyone needs an estate plan
No matter how much or how little you have, estate planning determines the future of your belongings, your money, and your family after you die. It can also ensure you have a say in who makes decisions about your health and finances while you're still alive. https://bit.ly/2Yp4Hs0 BUSINESSINSIDER.COM What is estate planning? A strategy to safeguard your family and your finances, and ensure your plans for them get carried out as you wish
Gray divorce issues include weaving through the complications of splitting pensions, 401(k)s and more before the process is complete. https://bit.ly/2NGdaVt KIPLINGER.COM Considering Divorce? Beware of Retirement Account Breakups | Kiplinger
Tax year 2020 hasn’t brought any major changes to tax law for divorced parents, but things changed significantly with the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2018. Some of the most important changes were in regards to how divorced and separated parents can claim dependents. https://yhoo.it/3clwQbg FINANCE.YAHOO.COM Now That You’re Divorced, Who Claims Your Child on Taxes?
If you’re forming an LLC for your business, especially if you’re working with other partners, it’s vital that you spend time creating and polishing your operating agreement. http://bit.ly/2NonwpS ENTREPRENEUR.COM Why So Many LLC Operating Agreements Fail
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
Between dividing up property, legal proceedings and handling child custody, many people going through divorce can forget the tax implications as well. You can avoid missteps with the IRS by keeping in mind a few tax tips. https://bit.ly/2YTZtVr THESTREET.COM Key Tax Tips When Filing for Divorce or Separation
Before you sign a reaffirmation agreement, it’s a good idea to consult a bankruptcy attorney. An experienced attorney can help you determine if it’s the right fit for you and, if it is, make sure that you do everything correctly and in your best interests. https://bit.ly/3trpr0e BANKRATE.COM What Is A Reaffirmation Agreement? | Bankrate
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Planning for all these different types of relationships requires specific goal-setting and deliberate implementation of your financial and estate plans to make sure your intentions are carried out. https://bit.ly/3asg0Ft KIPLINGER.COM Planning for a Non-Traditional Family (Which Is Probably Yours) | Kiplinger
Attorneys Larry Lofgren and Sara Humphries treated five essential support staff members to lunch from Kings Fish and Chips. We keep making the best of Covid safety measures. Thank you to our support staff!
No matter how much or how little you have, estate planning determines the future of your belongings, your money, and your family after you die. It can also ensure you have a say in who makes decisions about your health and finances while you're still alive. https://bit.ly/2Yp4Hs0 BUSINESSINSIDER.COM What is estate planning? A strategy to safeguard your family and your finances, and ensure your plans for them get carried out as you wish
If you're going through a divorce, deciding how to divide the home you share with your spouse can be one of the more complicated conversations you'll have. http://bit.ly/2Tk8CVb FORBES.COM Dividing Your Home In A Divorce
While everyone needs a will, not everyone needs a trust. In general, a trust provides greater flexibility and control over how your property and assets are distributed and when. http://bit.ly/2TVASwi FORBES.COM Do You Need A Trust? 8 Important Goals A Trust Can Help You Achieve
Like any issue in divorce, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for determining who will bear the brunt of financially supporting the children. #FamilyLaw https://bit.ly/3aB64JK FORBES.COM 3 Child Support Considerations In A Divorce
Having the right plan can help you recover from bankruptcy quickly. https://bit.ly/3tpKlwN FORBES.COM 3 Steps To Ensure A Remarkably Fast Recovery From Bankruptcy
If you want reassurance that your assets will go to the people you love, then you have to be prepared. #EstatePlanning https://on.mktw.net/3txrW1i MARKETWATCH.COM 2021 could be the year of estate planning
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security and divorce. https://bit.ly/3pwETVR FOOL.COM 7 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Social Security and Divorce | The Motley Fool
A will and a trust are two different estate planning tools. http://bit.ly/2x6bnAz FORBES.COM Do I Need A Trust If I Have A Will?
What if you hear from a debt collector who is trying to collect on debt discharged in bankruptcy? Although attempting to collect on such debt is not legal, that doesn’t deter some debt collectors. You have several options for fending off unscrupulous debt collectors. https://bit.ly/3k1i7nR BANKRATE.COM Can a Debt Collector Try to Collect On Discharged Debt? | Bankrate.com
Give your loved ones the gift of financial security by creating an estate plan. https://bit.ly/3tXCgzI FOOL.COM Estate Planning: Supporting Your Loved Ones After You're Gone | The Motley Fool
Not having a legal framework could cause your company to stall just as it begins gaining momentum. By dealing with these processes from the start, you and your business will be sailing smoothly into the more exciting phases of your journey, without being fearful of avoidable pitfalls. https://bit.ly/2Z8QeAC ENTREPRENEUR.COM Covering All the Bases: How to Set the Legal Framework for Your New Business
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A crash that is easily survivable at 40 mph miles per hour can be fatal at 50 mph or more, according to a new study. https://bit.ly/3aGUqOw USATODAY.COM Rate of traffic deaths rises during COVID as open roads tempt drivers to speed up
Lawsuits can do tremendous financial and emotional damage, but there are smart ways to handle employee lawsuits to ensure that you protect your company and its finances, and are able to focus on business cash flow, sales and your other employees. https://bit.ly/2WZhqRs ENTREPRENEUR.COM What to Do If an Employee Sues You or Your Company
It’s crucial that you understand the implications of all money-related decisions in a divorce. https://cnb.cx/376k0uq CNBC.COM A divorce can derail your finances. Here are some money mistakes to avoid
You have the right to visit your child on the dates and times specified in your court-ordered visitation schedule. If the other parent interferes with your visitation rights, you can ask the court to intervene. An experienced attorney can help ensure your visitation rights are enforced.
When buying or selling a home, having an experienced attorney within reach can keep you from unintentionally breaking a law or doing something that could delay your real estate closing. SMARTASSET.COM What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do? - SmartAsset
King County online juries are younger and more diverse than in-person juries, a study found. https://abovethelaw.com/2021/03/juries-for-online-trials-are-younger-and-more-diverse/ ABOVETHELAW.COM Juries For Online Trials Are Younger And More Diverse
Debt doesn’t always die with the borrower. Cosigners, joint account holders, and spouses may be responsible for repaying it. #EstatePlanning https://bit.ly/3pJvvyg INVESTOPEDIA.COM What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
The surge in pet adoptions during the pandemic brought much-needed joy to many families, but doctors are worrying about a downside as well: more dog bites. https://nyti.ms/3sqwGnY NYTIMES.COM Got a Pandemic Puppy? Learn How to Prevent Dog Bites
Probate is a legal process that takes place after a person's death. The specifics of the probate process vary by state, but the overarching goal in most cases includes validating and authenticating the final will, making sure debts are paid and distributing the remaining assets to the deceased person's heirs. https://bit.ly/3iVV4Jj MONEY.USNEWS.COM Everything You Need to Know About Probate
For many U.S. couples yearning to be married, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on their wedding plans while bolstering their teamwork and resilience. For couples already married, it has posed a host of new tests, bringing some closer, pulling others apart. https://bit.ly/3r7eiAq APNEWS.COM Marriage & divorce amid pandemic: Couples' challenges abound
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) alerted its members to the possibility that buyer “love letters” letters could violate the Fair Housing Act. https://wapo.st/3rfweJ7 WASHINGTONPOST.COM Home buyer love letters could create legal liability, real estate group warns
Washington State Association for Justice March 1 at 9:53 AM · WSAJ EAGLE James Kytle of Mann & Kytle, PLLC, reviews a new book examining how we value human life. http://ow.ly/buQB50DMXrL "It is well known, however, that the price tags we place on human life are often unfair given that they are based on aspects of race, gender, national origin, cultural biases, age, wealth, and depending on who and how the evaluations are being determined." #civilrightslaw #bookreview #TrialNews #valuinghumanlife #pricinghumanlife
NWSIDEBAR.WSBA.ORG Passing Art to Future Generations Washington State Bar Association 17 hrs · When thinking about arranging your will, have you considered where your art will go? Get some tips on how to handle your works of art from an art collector and estate planning attorney, WSBA member Jessica Kravitz. http://ow.ly/WWuu50DUqW2
Washington State Bar Association 17 hrs · When thinking about arranging your will, have you considered where your art will go? Get some tips on how to handle your works of art from an art collector and estate planning attorney, WSBA member Jessica Kravitz. http://ow.ly/WWuu50DUqW2
Understand what your options are for separating yourself financially from your former spouse so that you can start rebuilding your life post-marriage. #Divorce https://yhoo.it/3cnR9Dt FINANCE.YAHOO.COM How Credit Card Debt Is Handled in Divorce
What happens when a business partnership goes sour? What happens when someone wants out or has a family emergency? Discussing these topics is difficult for many business owners, but doing so can save you a ton of pain, heartache, and legal fees down the road. http://bit.ly/39Hk2Id INC.COM The Best Business Partnerships are Built on Trust -- and a Solid Contract
Losing a loved one isn’t just an emotional burden — it also carries an administrative load. You can reduce that load for your own heirs by communicating your preferences about your assets clearly. https://bit.ly/2V8Oczh NERDWALLET.COM 5 Reasons to Add Beneficiaries to Your Investment Accounts
Having a solid end-of-life plan in place can be a big help to you and your family when the time comes. #EstatePlanning FINANCE.YAHOO.COM How to Set Up Medical Power of Attorney
Golf Carts carry “considerable risk of injury and morbidity” to drivers and passengers of all ages, especially kids and older adults, say researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. https://bit.ly/2PuVq01 SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM Study finds golf cart-related injuries are common
A trust fund is an estate planning tool that anyone can use to ensure their assets are passed down as they wish, to friends, family or a charity. https://bit.ly/38JyIYL FORBES.COM Trust Funds: They're Not Just For The Wealthy
Due to a variety of circumstances, many founders have to raise venture capital to grow their business. Fortunately, there are many tried and true mechanisms that founders can employ to ensure they maintain some semblance of power over their business. https://bit.ly/3vjYP2f ENTREPRENEUR.COM How to Protect and Retain Control Over Your Business
Getting your student debt discharged through bankruptcy can be a long shot. But there are some experts who stress that while it’s a challenge with the current law, borrowers should know it is still possible. https://bit.ly/3es8Vbv MONEY.COM Surprise! Filing for Bankruptcy Can Actually Wipe out Your Student Debt
Just as life insurance provides a payout to your beneficiaries after you die, there are ways to ensure your loved ones receive some, or all, of your investment account's assets. https://bit.ly/3rUhNdz BUSINESSINSIDER.COM What happens to your investments after you die?
Divorced parents have to navigate a lot of challenges, but there’s a new issue looming on the horizon thanks to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: the child tax credit. https://cnb.cx/30B6J9t CNBC.COM New $3,000 child tax credit could raise issues for divorced parents
If you're in the process of getting divorced, you'll no doubt have to go through the potentially grueling process of splitting up the assets you and your soon-to-be former spouse have acquired. Here are a few specific items you'll need to figure out how to divvy them up. https://bit.ly/2V8Wiqy FOOL.COM How to Split These 7 Assets During a Divorce | The Motley Fool
Simply put, ingress means the right to enter your property and egress is the right to exit from it. Normally, we’re talking about access to a public road or other common areas. The most obvious access is when the property touches the road, but it’s not always that simple. https://bit.ly/3eXQsDN FOOL.COM What are Ingress and Egress in Real Estate?
A contingent beneficiary is the person who will receive the benefits if the primary beneficiary has died, is unable to be located or, for whatever reason, refuses the payout. #EstatePlanning https://bit.ly/3tMNBlb BANKRATE.COM Contingent Beneficiaries | Bankrate
Although alimony is not deductible or reportable as income for divorces occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2019, the previous rules apply to you if you were divorced by Dec. 31, 2018. If you were, you can deduct alimony — or must report it as income — if it meets the certain criteria, according to the IRS. https://yhoo.it/3rVEHS1 YHOO.IT Alimony Tax Rules: What Divorcing Couples Need to Know
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