4 Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Your Estate Plan

Posted on 20 April 2020

As you work to develop your estate plan, you need to make sure to create a proactive plan that will make things easier for your family, not harder. This requires you to make a more detailed estate plan that really thinks things through and makes things as easy as possible for your family. Having a Patchwork Plan First, do not try to make your own informal estate plan. Naming someone as a beneficiary on your retirement plan or adding someone onto the title of your home is not an estate plan. [Read More]

What You Should Do If You Have Been Discriminated At Work Due To Your Gender

Posted on 13 March 2020

Gender discrimination is a very real and damaging problem in the workplace. It can happen to both men and women, depending on the nature of the work being done. While both genders might feel discriminated against, women are likely to face it more often. What should you do if you have been discriminated against at your work due to your gender? There are many different ways that you can tell if you've been discriminated against, such as undergoing sexual harassment or not being promoted due to your gender. [Read More]

Compensation For Unscheduled Losses In Workers' Compensation Schemes

Posted on 7 February 2020

Some states have a list of injuries and corresponding compensation for workers' compensation claims. However, some states don't schedule injuries. Even in states with scheduled losses, not all injuries are listed because some injuries are unique. Below are some of the main techniques states use to calculate compensation for unscheduled losses. Lost Earning or Ability to Earn Some states base your permanent disability awards on your lost income or your post-accident ability to earn. [Read More]

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Family Documents: Dealing with Legal Arrangements

After putting it off for years, my wife and I finally decided the time had come to call an attorney and prepare documents related to our estate. From the very first consultation, we knew that there was a lot of work to do. Fortunately, our lawyer was with us every step of the way. Before we were done, our wills were finalized, we set up trust funds for the kids, and had identified guardians who would take care of the kids if we died before they reached adulthood. We even prepared living wills, ensuring our wishes would be carried out if we were too ill to make our wishes known. If you have not organized your estate, start today. I'll share how we identified our needs, and what it took to put everything in place. I promise that once the job is done, you'll sleep better at night.