One of the challenges of estate planning is determining what happens with real estate after death. If you are planning to keep the property within the family, there are a few ways to accomplish your goal. Some people opt for the use of a Lady Bird deed. Before making your decision about the Lady Bird deed, here is what you need to know.
What Is the Lady Bird Deed?
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One of the best alternatives to a traditional divorce is mediation, mostly because of the many ways in which it can reduce the stress and anger that can often come along with traditional divorce proceedings. Divorce mediation is a system in which you, your spouse, and the lawyers for both sides will have a meeting to negotiate the terms of the divorce. Listed below are two reasons to consider divorce mediation.
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If you've recently divorced or broken up with the other parent of your child, you may have become well acquainted with custody orders. Below is a brief overview of the intended purpose of a custody order, as well as a breakdown of when flexibility in the custody order can be helpful and when it can be harmful.
What is a Custody Order's Intended Purpose?
A custody order is a court-ordered document that outlines the parenting time of each parent, as well as any specifics related to said parenting time (such as who will pick up and drop off, where will pick ups and drop offs happen, etc.
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Child custody is rarely a happy topic, since it often comes up during divorces and other unfortunate circumstances. However, it is important to understand how child custody works in such situations, since the end result will have a massive result on your children. To help you get a better idea of how this all works, here is an overview of some of the most important types of child custody:
What is physical custody?
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Unless you have been through negotiations in the past with an insurance company, your first time can be daunting. The insurance company's adjusters are experienced in the process and will use all of the tricks of the trade to pay as little as possible on your claim. Before you file your personal injury claim, here are some tips to help improve your chances of getting a fair settlement.
Determine What Is Fair
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