Writing a will isn't anyone's favorite activity, but life (and death) can come at you fast. Proper estate planning helps to provide you with peace of mind and ensures that your family can proceed through the probate process smoothly. Unfortunately, many people put off drafting this document until it is far too late. While any written will is usually better than no will at all, deathbed wills can create contentious issues for surviving family members.
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Operating an association to deal with challenges faced by people who live close to each other can make a big difference. There are, however, several legal challenges that come along with forming and running an association. Here are four concerns an association attorney may be able to help you with.
Incorporation
Unincorporated associations do exist, but it is wise to get a formal legal framework in place. This can answer one of the most basic questions: "
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In any divorce situation, one of the steps a couple must take is to determine how to split everything, including their assets, debts, and kids. While this can be hard to do, you might find that it is easier to make these decisions if you use divorce mediation. Here is an explanation of what divorce mediation is and why a lot of couples use it for their divorce.
What it is
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Family legal issues are always a touchy subject. You need to hire the best attorney to help you. You should do proper research before you choose an attorney. No matter if you are dealing with a divorce, custody, alimony, or any other family law matter, you need someone qualified on your side. Here are some things you should do as you search for a family law attorney:
Find Out How Long He or She Has Worked in Family Law
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Few divorcing parents set out to make things more difficult for their children and most of them place a high priority on doing what is right for them. It might be helpful for divorcing parents to know that the family court system, which oversees divorce, takes the health and well-being of minor children very seriously and so should you. For most parents, that means making a child custody choice based on what is best for the youngster and not necessarily for the parents.
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