Some people feel very strongly about end-of-life medical treatment. Your spouse may know your preferences. But what if your spouse is no longer around when you are in the hospital and unable to communicate to doctors and family members? A living will, which a civil lawyer can help you draft, includes your viewpoint on end of life medical treatment.
How can a Tax Attorney help you? They can help to stop bank levies, garnishments, remove tax liens, and more. Tax analysis is eye opening.
Did you know that there are legal ways you can protect some of your wealth from inheritance taxes that would otherwise eat away money that your family may need after you’re gone? A good estate planner can help you do just that!
The Student Non-Discrimination Act, also known as SNDA, prohibits public schools from discriminating against any student on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill allows an aggrieved student to assert a violation of these prohibitions in a judicial proceeding.
What do business attorneys do? Among other things, they evaluate your legal options, mediate conflicts between you and your clients or other businesses, and advise and counsel you on all aspects of your business.
Whenever you’re suing anyone – be it your neighbor or the IRS – it’s critical that you have documentation to support your claims. If you aren’t sure whether the documentation you have is adequate for a lawsuit against the IRS, a tax attorney may be able to help.
Do you know that there are more words in the tax code than there are in the Bible? You might be surprised to know that the tax code is about 4 million words long.
So where do you start when it comes to estate planning? First, take inventory of your assets, including your investments, retirement savings, insurance policies, and real estate or business interests.
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, there are 13 different disability categories. You child must fall into one of the categories to qualify for special education accommodations. A lawyer who focuses on education law can explain the qualification process.
It’s easy to overlook documents like property leasing agreements and terms which is why it’s important to have a business attorney guide you and make sure all documents are certified valid and legitimate.
A formal probate occurs when there is a question about a will’s validity, or if there’s an argument about who the personal representative must be. Having an experienced lawyer write out your will can help avoid problems like these.
The history of taxation in the United States began with the British taxation policies imposed on the American colonists. The Stamp Act of 1765, a particularly disliked and controversial tax, caused the Americans to rise up in strong protest and eventually led to the Revolution.
Taxable income refers to the amount of income left over after you have reduced your AGI by your deductions and exemptions. Itemized deductions can include expenses for health care, personal property taxes, mortgage interest, gifts to charity, and tax preparation fees.
What happens if you are without a will when you die? Every state has its own laws that generally favor a spouse and children before other relatives. In some states, it is possible to disinherit a relative, but that intent must be clearly included in a will.
There are specific situations when hiring the services of a professional will be required in dealing with property and taxes. Financial and tax attorneys give their clients expert guidance that will help clients better manage properties, taxes, and finances.
If you’ve recently been in a serious accident or recovered from a severe illness, you may be thinking about your own mortality more than ever before. Working with an attorney can give you the peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones will be provided for according to your wishes.
Parents of children with special needs may find it necessary to seek assistance from an education attorney. Why? In spite of established law, some school districts refuse to provide appropriate accommodations that address your child’s special needs.
Contracts need to be properly structured to make sure everyone involved with your business is protected. A business attorney can create contracts, or review existing ones, to make sure they serve their intended purpose.
Did you know that probate cases are a matter of public record once they're resolved? If you're concerned with keeping the division of your estate private, using a living trust can help with that objective.
If you have been harmed as a result of a criminal act, you may still be able to take civil action even though the defendant was not found guilty of a crime. A civil attorney will advise you in matters such as these and guide you as to what action you can take.
If family members are involved at the organizational end of your business, working with an attorney ensures that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
If you have failed to pay federal and state taxes for some years, for whatever reason, you are strongly advised to work with a tax attorney and clear up back payments you may owe the government.
When a school becomes aware of harassment or bullying, either verbal or physical, they are required to take action to investigate and ensure that it stops. Public schools that ignore or inadequately respond to harassment and bullying of LGBT students have paid damages, awards, or settlements as high as $1,000,000.
You cannot make a durable power of attorney after you have lost mental capacity. So, if you want to have one, contact us now. Our financial attorney will lead you through further steps.
