Were you involved in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury? If so, you may think that you have the situation handled on your own. The truth is that many mistakes can be made in these cases that will affect how much compensation you receive to help pay for your injuries. Make sure that you do not make any of these mistakes when dealing with your car accident–related injury.
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Distributing Assets Among Children: A Brief Guide
When it comes to creating a will, you must designate beneficiaries, and you must also designate which beneficiaries will receive which assets, once you pass. If you have more than one child, you may be contemplating how you will ever distribute all of your assets in a fair way. Here are three tips to help you do so.
Tip #1: Take into Consideration Their Income and Debt
Fully assess each child's current financial state.
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Four Problems You May Face If You Abandon Your House
Legally speaking, abandoning a house isn't a smart thing to do, even if you don't have a current use for it. Gift it to someone, rent it out or sell it for a nominal price, but don't treat it as if it doesn't exist. Here are some of the consequences of abandoning a property:
The Government May Take It
One danger of abandoning your home is that the government may take it permanently.
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3 Important Tips When You Have Been Arrested For A Second DUI
If you have previously been convicted or have plead guilty to a charge of DUI, which is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or a similar charge, a second conviction can put you in a very difficult position. For instance, it is fairly common for jail time to be required with a second offense, while your first may have required only probation, fines and other punishments that did not directly threaten your freedom.
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