You've probably heard the term "estate planning" tossed around a lot. It might sound like something only millionaires need to worry about, but that's not the case. Anyone who owns anything — a home, a car, investments, even a pet — has an estate. And planning how to manage it is essential. Here's a rundown of some common types of estate planning. Wills: The Basics of Estate Planning A will is the cornerstone of any estate plan.

When an arrest has been made on the grounds of driving under the influence (DUI), it is strongly advised that a DUI defense attorney be sought. A DUI charge could end up leading to severe consequences, and in order to navigate this complex legal situation, the expertise of a qualified attorney is required.   The Complexity of DUI Laws Laws related to DUI are generally quite complex and vary from state to state.

Do you or a loved one need long-term care? Long-term care is necessary for many seniors who can't live independently fully. Unfortunately, long-term care can be costly and usually not covered by Medicare. If you or your loved one must pay for out-of-pocket long-term care, you could completely deplete your assets. Medicaid does cover long-term care, but not everyone qualifies for Medicaid. Medicaid is meant for those who have financial need.

Every business needs to defend its trademarks, logos, trade dress, copyrights, and other branding components. If you fail to defend what's yours by law, you could eventually end up with a worthless brand and a struggling enterprise. One unexpected tool could help you successfully defend your brand in a range of circumstances. That tool? Nominal damages.   Nominal damages — a win in court but with only a tiny amount awarded as damages — aren't common, but they can accomplish a lot.

Life comes at you fast, and that can particularly affect the documents governing your estate. Revisions are a necessary part of the process, and many people seek will attorney services to modify their estates' documents. Before you dive into the revision process, though, you should have a good understanding of how it usually works. Replacing the Will You can revise your will with add-on documents. However, an attorney will almost never encourage their clients to do this.

One of the biggest challenges for custodial parents is ensuring that they receive a fair and reasonable amount of child support. Unfortunately, non-custodial parents often file false information in the financial affidavit or simply avoid paying support when they believe that there is no recourse. While there are states that remain vigilant about child support defaults, your case must be managed by the state's child support authority for that to occur.

Did you go into an urgent care or emergency medical facility because you needed treatment for an infection, and you were sent away without the treatment you needed? Then you ended up in the hospital needing emergency treatment for the infection? If so, you are among the 12 million people that suffer annually from medical misdiagnosis. If your symptoms indicated that you had a bad infection, and you weren't given any antibiotic or proper treatment and you were sent away, and ended up hospitalized, you need a lawyer.

If you have sustained injuries at your workplace, make a workers' compensation claim. To prove your case, the damage must have occurred while you were at the workplace or on a work-related mission. Seek the advice of a workers' compensation attorney before you file your claim. It is crucial that you avoid these four things that could weaken your case. Filing Too Late You must file a workers' compensation claim within the required timeline.

Whenever a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney files a petition on behalf of a client, it's normal for them to ask the court for exemptions. An exempt asset is something like a piece of property or an account that the court won't seize or sell to compensate a filer's creditors. It is important to understand what exemptions are and how they might factor into your filing. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Courts don't want to render people destitute.

Bringing forth the best evidence during your trial is key to winning your case — and possibly your freedom. That evidence can take many forms, but two of the most important are exculpatory and inculpatory evidence. What are these? And how can they help or harm you? Here's what you need to know. What Is Exculpatory Evidence? Exculpatory evidence is evidence that demonstrates you did not commit the crime for which you're charged.