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A conversation with your loved ones about your estate plan is not always the easiest thing to do. While fear of discussing one's own mortality as well as a hesitation to approach a topic that could cause discord may keep you from doing this, it is an absolutely vital discussion. Not only should you make sure to talk to your loved ones, but there are certain things that need to be a part of the conversation. While you do not need to go into every single specific if you do not wish to, you need to cover the basic logistics of the estate plan at the very minimum. Photographer: Jesse Roberts | Source: Unsplash Unfortunately, families fighting about money after loved ones are gone is far too common. It is a fact of life that people want to get the most possible for themselves, and unfortunately money comes before family bonds. Your conversation about the estate plan should factor in this human motivation and aim to ensure that things can be as harmonious as possible when yo...

Photographer: Charlie Larkman | Source: Unsplash Summer is here, and the sun is shining. To avoid the glare of the hot sun while driving, many drivers will tint their car windows. Unfortunately, most are unaware of car window tinting laws that govern car window tinting and therefore they may break the law unknowingly. If you are one of them, here is some important information on car tinting that you should know to avoid trouble with the law. What is a car window tint? Window tinting is when you apply a laminate film on your vehicle windows to darken them. Some people like to darken their car window for privacy. Others do it for security purposes because it makes it difficult to see the things you have in a car through a tinted window. Most drivers in hot areas tint their vehicles to protect the interior from sun damage. Many also want to protect their skin against the harmful UV rays to avoid skin damage. Window tinting can also make your windows shatter-proof so that in case of an...

Photographer: Stefano Pollio | Source: Unsplash A family abduction refers to the situation when a child is wrongfully taken, retained or kept hidden by a parent or other family members, which affects the visitation or custody rights of a person. In certain circumstances , federal or state family law in the US treats such abduction as a crime. Nearly, 78% of children are abducted by their own family. Family Abduction as a Crime: mily Photographer: Juliane Liebermann | Source: Unsplash Abduction itself is a crime. Such an incident leaves a deep scar on the minds of the child for a lifetime. The parent or family member who abducts the child can incur heavy charges in case of bringing harm to the child, killing or taking the child to another country or state. State legal authorities are involved when a simple abduction occurs. But, if the perpetrator crosses the state boundaries, the case becomes of federal nature. In addition to killing, assault, injury or retention, simply taking a ch...

Photographer: Clarisse Meyer | Source: Unsplash Want to sue a contractor? Are you unhappy with a contractor such as a builder or an HVAC installation company , Plumbing Company or even pest control , and you had entrusted the, with a project? Perhaps they did not carry out the Job according to what you expected. The disagreement between you and the contractor should not stress you much because there is a solution. You can either take legal action against the contractor or decide to settle the issue through mediation if you can't come to some kind of agreement between you both. In ordinary life, it is crucial to sit down and think properly before filing a lawsuit. The case is not different in a situation where you feel like suing a contractor. Before using a contractor, it is worth asking answering the following questions. a) Is it a good case? b) Would you be fine if you could settle the case outside the court through mediation? c) Will you be able to go with the judgment issu...

Mold Damage You Need a Mold Lawyer and here's why? Mold is a type of fungi that can be found in most homes all over the United States. This fungus is usually aerobic, which means it thrives in conditions where there is oxygen, enough moisture, warm temperatures and organic matter that can be used as food. Most types of mold found in houses are harmless, although some molds are quite toxic and can lead to long-term medical effects from prolonged exposure. Toxic Mold These types of mold are known as toxic mold. Toxic molds release VOCs which can impact your health negatively. If your house has a toxic mold problem and your landlord is refusing to address the issue, it’s time to see how to win a mold case with the right mold lawyer. Before your health issues get worse due to toxic mold, it may be time to look around for the best mold attorney who can get you your say in court and help you achieve good compensation for your health. Toxic mold can be hard to prove, which is why you nee...

One of the most debated issues in criminal law these days is the bail system in our country. Almost all states are questioning the efficiency of their current bail systems. This is in response to criticism that the criminal justice system punishes the indigent and favors people who come from wealthy families. For the most part, bail works the same way in almost every state. When someone is arrested for a crime, no matter how minor, they are arrested. If their crime is very minor and they have no active warrants, they may be released on their own recognizance. For people with a criminal history or active warrants, in order to get out of jail, they need to post bail. For some people, this isn’t a problem. Either their family has the money to get them out or they can get bond posted by a bail bondsman. But what happens to people who have no family? Indigent people have been known to sit in jail for weeks or even months for very minor crimes while other people, who committed dangerous crim...