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Spendthrift Provisions in a Trust
A "spendthrift trust" is designed to protect a beneficiary who might otherwise quickly spend or lose any inheritance.
Can You Get Disability for Bipolar Disorder?
Here are some tips on how to get Social Security disability benefits for bipolar disorder.
Caregiver Liability for a Child's Injury
A negligent supervision claim is possible when a child is injured due to the carelessness or inattention of a caregiver.
Is a "Deathbed Will" Valid?
Last-minute wills, often called "deathbed wills," can be just as valid as a will created in a lawyer's office.
Problems of a Joint Will for Married Couples
Any estate planning lawyer will tell you that a joint will, usually created by a married couple, is generally a bad idea.
Collateral Source Rule in Personal Injury Law
The collateral source rule prevents an injured person's damages from being reduced by payments from their own medical insurance, workers compensation, or other third party sources.
Is an Oral (Spoken but Not Written) Will Valid?
Oral wills might have worked when many people were illiterate, but not today. These days, a written and signed will is necessary.
A Doctor's Legal Duty of Care Explained
Learn about what it takes to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit, starting with the doctor's legal obligations.
Tips to Win Social Security Disability at Appeal
If your application for Social Security disability was denied, you might have a good chance of being approved for benefits through the appeals process. Here’s clear guidance to help you.
Should You Reapply or Appeal a Denied Disability Application?
It's rarely a good idea to reapply after the initial application denial. Social Security Disability cases are more often won at the later stages of the process.
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