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Important Areas of Expertise for California Personal Injury Attorneys

When you experience an injury and it is someone else’s fault, you want help getting the compensation that you deserve. After all, compensation is usually going to come from an insurance company with an attorney whose one job is to make sure they pay out as little as possible. What are some of the more common personal injury cases in California, and why should you hire an experienced attorney?...Read More

Three Important Things to Remember About Estate Planning in California

Estate planning is an important part of thinking ahead for the future of your family. What are some things that you need to remember when preparing your estate? Here are three important tips. Estate planning laws vary from state to state – That means you have to update your plan any time you move between states. It also means that you need to work with an estate planning attorney from the...Read More

3 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Estate Plan

A cookie-cutter last will and testament template from the Internet might be able to help you assign an executor, assuming it is worded properly for the state you live in. However, real estate planning requires the help of a local professional who understands state laws regarding succession. If you want to put your own personal stamp on your estate plan, here are a few things you won’t find in...Read More

Stay Safe While Riding Your Bicycle in Southern California

Riding your bike can be a great way to get exercise or even to beat traffic on your way to work. However, if you are riding your bike around southern California, there are a couple of things that you will want to do to improve your chances at avoiding an injury, especially when so many drivers are distracted and fail to pay attention to other drivers, let alone cyclists. Besides wearing a...Read More

Situations that Make Driving More Dangerous

The dangers of traffic accidents make driving a risky, albeit necessary, activity. What are some road conditions that increase the risk of injury, and how can you navigate these circumstances safely? Here are a few tips. Bad weather – Rain can make the road slippery, and fog can reduce visibility. When you are driving in inclement weather, be sure to drive slower than usual. Use the correct...Read More

Estate Planning Tips for Beginners in Southern California

Estate planning can help you to ensure that your family is well taken care of should something happen to you unexpectedly. Your estate plan can also protect your rights. Here are a few tips if you are not sure where to begin. Don’t wait – If an accident were to take your life tomorrow or a sudden illness causes you to become incapacitated, the right time to prepare your documents is today....Read More

What Are the Current Exemption Limits for Estates and Gifts?

People say that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. How can you be sure that after your death, your beneficiaries do not have to pay much of your estate in taxes? Fortunately, a large amount is automatically exempt from taxes. If your estate is even bigger, and you don’t mind parting with some of the funds now, you can also make large gifts that are tax exempt. Here are the...Read More

The Usual Slip and Fall Injuries and How They Happen

A slip and fall injury can take place at any time when there is a hazard or negligence involved. What are the most common injuries a person will sustain in this type of accident, and how do the injuries occur? Hand and arm injuries – From scrapped palms to a fractured wrist, the hands and arms are locations for some of the most common slip and fall injuries. It is only natural to put your...Read More