As soon as a doctor agrees to see a patient, they owe them a duty of care. This is something that is taken very seriously in medicine and law. Generally, doctors provide a reasonable standard of care and abide by their duty of care, but that isn’t always the case....
Choosing an executor for your estate takes careful consideration. It's not unusual for an individual to select one or more of their children for the task, likely believing there is no one better to honor their final wishes. But there are some excellent reasons why...
If you are a parent of a minor, your will should name someone who will take care of your child if you are unable to. But who should you choose? Who among your loved ones can serve as your child's legal guardian? Below are four factors to consider: 1. Shared values...
As a parent, you have likely spent countless hours planning for your children's well-being. From choosing schools to setting up college funds, you have worked hard to create a stable environment where they can thrive. But have you considered what would happen to your...
Times are tough, and just about everybody is feeling a little bit of a financial pinch these days – and it’s not easy to secure a personal loan if you have damaged credit or little in the way of collateral. This is where that whole life or universal life insurance...
As you start thinking about your estate plan, you'll likely hear one piece of professional advice: do what you can to avoid probate. But what is probate, and why should you steer clear of it? In simple terms, probate is the court-supervised process of distributing...
The image of the terrified mailman trying to navigate their way around a snarling dog has often been played for laughs – and jokes and memes about dogs protecting their owners from the dreaded postal worker are everywhere. It’s not really a laughing matter, however,...
The summer months are a time when motorcyclists are common sights on the roadways. One of the biggest hazards for them is other motorists who aren’t paying attention to what’s going on around them. Those motorists can slam into the motorcycle, but they aren’t the only...
Setting your estate plan up so that it accurately reflects your wishes is critical. Many people don’t realize that you don’t have to be wealthy to need an estate plan. Ideally, all adults will have a plan in place. Trusts are one of the options that you have for...
When it comes to estate planning, many immediately think about deciding who gets to inherit the house or the cherished family heirloom. In reality, estate planning encompasses much more than the distribution of your assets after your passing. With the right tools in...