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When it comes to mastering different jargon, legal terms can be just as long as they are confusing. Fortunately, understanding all of those legal terms doesn't have to be frustrating. I wanted to create an easy-to-read blog all about understanding legal terms and the legal process in general. After all, you never know when you will be called upon to face the court, which is why it is important to do what you can to understand the terminology. Check out this blog for great information that could help you along the way. You won't regret it, but if you don't know your stuff, you might not be prepared someday when you need it.

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What Do You Do When Your Deceased Parent Left No Will?

5 December 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

Your parent has died without leaving a will or intestate; and they have assets. What is the next step? Who gets what? Estate Administration The first step towards administering the deceased estate is to obtain "Grant of letters of administration" from the courts. This gives the administrator the authority to administer the estate. An estate planning attorney will help you with this or you can do it yourself. The state will then appoint an administrator from among close relatives. Read More 

Make Sure Your Divorce Statements Are Supported By Facts

7 November 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

Divorce proceedings can get fairly toxic, but that doesn't mean your argument can't have organization and fact-checked validity. Emotions can run high and there's no reason to deny the potential for anger, but make sure that a backup set of well-grounded, well-supported documents exist that can tell your side of the argument in the middle of any hectic moments. Here are a few things that can protect your best interests in a divorce situation, whether it's handled through settlements or through a divorce court judge's statements. Read More 

Tips For Your Fibromyalgia Disability Evaluation

9 October 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've been struggling with widespread pain, fatigue, depression, and memory problems, it could be the result of fibromyalgia. Since this condition not only affects most of your body and increases the brain's pain response processing, it can often be nearly debilitating. In fact, many patients who suffer from fibromyalgia find themselves applying for Social Security disability because they are unable to work a normal job anymore. Here are a few tips to help you avoid some potential issues with your medical evaluation for your disability application. Read More 

Ready To Accept Paternity For A Child In California When You Aren’t Married? Consider This First

27 January 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

Unless there's a reason to remove the child from the mother's custody, like drugs found in the infant's system at birth, the unwed mother of a newborn automatically gains custody rights over her child under California law. The unwed father, however, is in a different set of circumstances. If you're about to become an unwed father in California, this is what you should know about your choices regarding paternity. How can you establish your paternity? Read More 

Commercial Fishing Injury? 6 Things That Your Company Should Have Done for Your Safety

5 January 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

Second to logging, fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Commercial fishing takes the lives of approximately 80 out of every 100,000 fishermen each year and injures countless more. If you're a commercial fisherman, your company and captain have a responsibility to keep you safe. If they don't, you may be able to sue for damages if you get hurt. If you die, your family may be owed death benefits. Read More