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Do Contracts Need To Be In Writing?

Many people think that to be valid a contract must be in writing and signed. That is simply not the case except for contracts involving the sale of property. An oral contract is just as legally binding as a written one. What is important for a valid...

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Contentious Probate and Intestacy Rule

Contested probate (also known as contesting a will) is simply a challenge to the validity of a will. Partly due to the explosion in house prices in the last 20 years, the value of the average estate someone leaves when they die has significantly grow...

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Preventing Child Injury on Bicycles & Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawsuits

More than 700 bicycle riders are killed in the U.S. every year, majority of them in collisions with cars, and 75% of them die of head injuries. Many thousands more may suffer less but still sustain debilitating injuries that are far worse than the ph...

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School Bus Mishaps

School Bus Mishaps by: Paul Hood Buses are a fairly safe mode of transportation. However, they can be very dangerous if they are involved in an accident. Bus accidents often result in serious injuries and even death. Factors that contribute to t...

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DUI Law Information

DUI Law Information by: DUI Information AssociationIf you’ve been pulled over and accused of a drunk driving offense, or more commonly referred to as a DUI or DWI, then you probably have a lot of questions. You are probably scared, confused, a...

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Signing And Witnessing Your Will

ing And Witnessing Your Will by: News Canada (NC)-Signing and witnessing is critical to the legal validity of your Will and requirements differ from province to province. Witnesses You and your two witnesses sign the document in each other&apo...

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Choosing a Fiduciary

CHOOSING A FIDUCIARYYour fiduciary is an integral part of your estate plan. Who should you appoint to coordinate your affairs upon incapacity or death? Consider these questions when making the selection:What are the responsibilities of my fiduciary? ...

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Charitable Remainder Trusts

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) funded during the grantors lifetime can be a very effective financial planning took, providing the grantor valuable lifetime benefits. Take the case of 72 year-old Phillip Philanthropist who has $1,000,000 of highly...

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Doctor Settles $457,000 Lawsuit For Loss Of Baby Because Doctor Did Not Administer Antibiotics

Group b streptococcus presents substantial challenges when it impacts an infant.A newborn who acquires a Group B Strep infection is at significant danger of severe complications and even death. The infection could rapidly advance into sepsis, pneumon...

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Revocable Trusts

REVOCABLE TRUST: An OverviewWhy Should I consider a Revocable Living Trust as a planning tool? A Revocable Living Trust is a legal document that allows you to make instructions about the management and control of your property while you are alive and...

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