If you are relatively young and in great health, then making plans for what will happen to your estate after you die one day may be the last thing on your mind. However, now is actually the perfect time to make arrangements, because if a sudden illness were to strike, your mental clarity may become compromised and lead to you having to delegate your estate planning to a legal power of attorney who may or may not make choices that you would have if you had created your own will.
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If you have juvenile convictions hanging over your head, you may face difficulty finding a job, renting an apartment or even buying a new car. You may think that this is simply part of the consequences of the foolishness of your youth and that you can't do anything about it. In many instances, you can get your records expunged and get a fresh start. Here's what you need to know about getting rid of your juvenile criminal records.
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If you're the owner of a small business that is on the tail end of a banner sales season, you may be facing a painful January quarterly tax payment unless you can reduce your taxable income by the end of the calendar year. For those who have significantly underestimated their taxes, back taxes and penalties, April 15 could hamstring your business's operations for the rest of the year. What can you do to minimize your tax burden while keeping as much profit invested in your business as possible?
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With summer around the corner, you're probably busy with the usual reminders to your kids to use lots of sunscreen, swim with a buddy, and avoid potato salad that's been on the picnic table too long. Your litany probably does not cover the prevention of dog bites. So, here is some practical information on how to avoid an attack that could forever impact the quality of your children's lives.
Dog days of summer
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Bars and nightclubs can be great places to relax and socialize with other people. At the same time, because of the alcohol factor, there's a higher risk of violence breaking out at these types of establishments. If you're injured in a bar fight that you didn't instigate, you may have cause of action against the aggressor and the facility where the incident took place. Here is what you need to know about securing compensation for damages resulting from a brawl that occurs in a bar or club.
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