A drug crime conviction can cause more harm to you than you think. While you may end up facing some jail or prison time upon conviction, you could also be hit with fines that rock your financial stability and put a mark on your criminal record that may affect...
Every state has had marijuana on its mind over the last decade. Each has had to decide whether to maintain its illegality or consider allowance for medical or recreational use. Georgia is one state that is currently in a state of limbo regarding medical marijuana....
The death of a family member is a tragic time when loved ones may not be at their emotional best. Everyone processes grief in their own way. After the celebration of life, more steps must take place when it comes to a last will and testament. Many older parents divide...
Your will is the document that the probate judge uses to make sure everything you planned for your estate happens. While your will is the appropriate place for many aspects of your personal affairs, a few, such as your funeral plans, do not belong. What else does not...
Creating a trust is one way to make sure your children receive an inheritance. However, you may have grandchildren and want to leave money for them. This is possible through a generation-skipping trust. This kind of trust can be a useful estate tool in some...
When vehicles and pedestrians share space on or alongside the road, there is always a possibility for unfortunate accidents to occur. Certain areas present factors that further increase the risk that a car might hit a pedestrian. The National Safety Council reports an...
Few things are more stressful than seeing flashing lights in your rear-view mirror after a night of drinking alcohol. Indeed, not only can driving under the influence of alcohol land you in a jail cell, but it also can cause you to lose your driver's license. Luckily,...
Being accused of committing a drug crime can disrupt life as you know it. Mere charges can significantly damage your reputation, and a conviction can lead to jail or prison time, fines, and a criminal record that can cause loss of employment and trouble securing...
Estate planning is a customizable process that is tailored to suit your needs and your vision of the future. As such, you have a lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing and drafting your estate planning tools. What’s important is that you know what you want out...
A will is typically the cornerstone document in an estate plan. However, plenty of adult Americans do not have a will of any sort in place, even if they have children. This can be risky for a number of reasons. Often, many think that wills are only for the elderly or...