A special needs trust (sometimes called a supplemental needs trust) is designed to allow individuals with special needs to access additional funds without risking the loss of their...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 02/15/2021
The purpose of estate planning is to make clear your wishes for what happens to everything you own and control after you're no longer here. Executing a last will and testament...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 01/15/2021
A holographic will is a handwritten alternative to a traditional last will and testament, which is prepared by an attorney. Holographic wills are written by hand,...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 01/15/2021
Most people don’t jump with joy when they receive a jury duty summons in the mail. However, the civil courts and criminal justice system rely on jurors to resolve cases. Jury...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 01/15/2021
Any criminal offense can have a major impact on someone’s life. However, some crimes are much more serious than others. Generally, criminal charges are divided into misdemeanors and felonies....
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 01/15/2021
People younger than 18 years of age are legally considered minors. They have not reached the age of majority. The age of majority is the age at which a person attains...
Written by Lauren Cahn on 01/15/2021
Most people are unaware that phrases can be trademarked. But we know them when we hear them. From “Just do it” to “Got milk?” to “I’m lovin’...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 11/24/2020
A tenancy at will is the most common kind of tenancy agreement. In most cases, the law requires a tenant to pay rent in advance, once a month. Tenancies at will vary...
Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 11/24/2020
Affirmative action, as a concept, has been around for more than 50 years. It was born when President John F. Kennedy required federally funded projects to take “affirmative action”...
Written by Nicole Dimetman on 11/24/2020
