General

Durable Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

A Durable Power of Attorney is similar to a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. The main difference is that the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare limits your agent to making decisions for you about your medical treatment and related matters.

Buying or Selling a House – Should You Have Attorney Assistance?

Perhaps the most common transaction in the area of real property is the purchase or sale of a residential property. In many states, real estate brokers, title companies, and escrow companies routinely handle purchases of residential property, without the services of a lawyer, in other states, attorneys handle various parts of the transactions.

Boundary Disputes: Fences

As a homeowner and landlord, you have an absolute right to your own property. That means no person can intrude on your land without your permission, an easement or common driveway exists, or zoning, or local, state or federal law acquires an interest in your property through eminent domain.

Property Damage Defense

What happens if someone sues you for causing property damage to their property? The best defense is always to outline each element of the plaintiff's case, and then ask yourself what proof the plaintiff has on each element, and what proof you can introduce or bring to court to disprove the plaintiff's version.

Major Signs of Identity Theft

Part of being prepared for identity theft is understanding some of the major signs of identity theft. The majority of identity theft victims do not even know their identity has been compromised until they are contacted by a collection agency for fraudulent debts or falsely arrested by the police.

Automobile Accidents

Auto accidents are unfortunate circumstances. They can happen to anyone, no matter how safe you are on the road. When an accident occurs, more than your health is at stake. You need to assess your injuries and do many things to ensure your recovery. Defending against persons claiming that you caused an accident can involve many factors.

Court Dates

Court Dates/Changes/Postponements

Buying or Selling a House – Problems in the Sale

When buying or selling a house, it is good to be aware of several common problems can arise in any real estate sale.

When your claim falls below the claim limit
- Most Small Claims Courts have jurisdictional limits. That is, the Small Claims Courts will only accept cases in which the damages sued for are less than a certain amount. Contact your local Small Claims Court Clerk to make sure you are within the limit.