Why Estate Planning Is Vital

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Many people spend more time planning other aspects of their life than they do with estate planning. While it may not be fun to think of who will inherit your assets when you’re gone, failure to do so means that your hard-earned property may not be divided in the way you like. Why should you engage in estate planning? There are many great benefits to planning your estate before your death. Some of these benefits include: The main benefit is that you get to choose Read More +

Safeguarding Liability: A Guide For Pickleball Coaches

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In the engaging world of pickleball, coaching can be a rewarding profession. However, like any physical sport, it presents a certain level of risk and liability. As a pickleball coach, it’s imperative to adopt measures that minimize liability and ensure the safety and well-being of your students during lessons. This guide explores the key steps to take in protecting yourself from potential legal issues and fostering a safe learning environment. 1. Adequate Certification and Training: Before you venture into coaching, ensure you have the necessary Read More +

Tips To Help You Avoid Personal Injuries This Holiday Season

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The holidays are an exciting time of year. There are many fun and memorable holiday activities to take part in. However, the holidays can also result in an increased number of car accidents, another type of personal injury mishap. How do accidents occur during the holiday season? Throughout the holiday season, the activities you engage in will change. You’ll find yourself doing things that you wouldn’t do throughout other times of the year. Unfortunately, these changes in routine may lead to a personal injury or Read More +

Your Personal Injury Settlement And Taxes

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Most personal injury cases settle before going to trial. This is because when you accept a settlement from either the insurance company or the defense attorney and sign a release, your case is considered to be resolved. What happens once your case is resolved, though? You’d hope that you’ll receive your money quickly (minus your attorney’s contingency fee) so that you can get back to living your life. Unfortunately, it isn’t that easy because the government may be entitled to some of your settlement. Here Read More +

Negligent Driving In Car Accidents

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Once you’re in a car accident, you’ll need to prove fault to insurance companies and lawyers alike. There are a few things you’ll need to understand here. What is negligence? As a driver, you’re responsible for using reasonable care to avoid injuring others. When you don’t, you’re liable for negligence. This is defined as any type of careless act that results in harm to another person. For instance, in a car accident, you’re negligent if you do something that you shouldn’t have done (e.g., speeding, Read More +

What A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health And Finances Is

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A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you give someone the power to act in your place if you become mentally or physically incapacitated. This person is legally allowed to handle important matters (e.g., managing your investments, paying your bills, directing your medical care) for you when you can’t do so yourself. To cover all of your important issues, you’ll need to create a POA for health care issues and another one for your finances. What is a Durable Medical Power Read More +