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Healthcare Bills Following a Personal Injury

When you suffer a personal injury, the first priority has to be getting medical assistance. However, there are concerns that people have when an ambulance is called at the scene of the injury. For example, what if the facility you are brought to or the doctor who examines you is not in network? This can result in a lot of extra expense, especially if you want to do your follow up with the same...Read More

California Drivers Need to Know These Smartphone Restrictions

California may not have the toughest smartphone laws for drivers, but there are definitely a few things you should know before you get on the road with a mobile device. Here are some tips for avoiding a traffic violation (and for general safety since these laws are in place to keep drivers from being distracted). For drivers under the age of 18, be sure to tuck your phone away and leave it...Read More

Why Your Estate Plan Needs to Factor in Long-Term Care

You probably don’t want to think about spending the last decade of your life in a nursing facility any more than you want to think about the end of your life in general. The only problem with that is: long-term care can completely drain assets you intended to leave to your loved ones. Here are three reasons you have to consider long-term care when planning for your estate. It’s more common...Read More

Major Downsides of Letting Your Estate Pass Through Probate

Probate court can be beneficial when a person dies without any estate planning in place. However, when you are planning for your estate, part of the goal is usually to keep your assets out of probate court. Here are a few of the reasons why. It can be a long process – You want your heirs to benefit from your estate as quickly as possible. However, probate court can tie up funds and other...Read More

The Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Suits

If you have lost a loved one due to the actions or negligence of another person or company, you have our sincerest condolences. There is nothing more tragic than a life being cut short due to something that should have been avoidable. Here are the most common causes of wrongful death suits: Motor vehicle accidents – Whether the offending driver was driving recklessly, distracted, sleepy, or...Read More

California’s Most Dangerous Jobs

You may be surprised to learn which careers carry the highest risk of a work injury claim. We’re going to take a closer look at some of California’s most dangerous jobs to see who is at greatest risk for an avoidable work injury according to the California Department of Labor. Nursing home staff and home care workers – Who knew it could be so dangerous working with the elderly and infirm?...Read More

Why a DIY Will Is Never the Right Estate Planning Option

There are a lot of things that can be fun to do yourself. In fact, many home projects can save you a ton of money if you learn to take care of them on your own without the help of a paid professional. However, when it comes to your estate planning, you don’t want to take any chances. Here are three reasons: Mistakes – Even if you go to a legal website that offers a form will and legal...Read More

Common Successor Trustee Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Being a successor trustee is a weighty responsibility. You want to be sure that person you select will do what is best for the trust and ensure a good financial future for your beneficiaries. However, there are some common pitfalls that a successor trustee could fall into. Here are a few ways to provide help that may prevent the most common pitfalls. Bookkeeping errors – Is your trustee...Read More