What Is a Conservatorship and Who Is It For? When someone is no longer able to handle his or her own financial or personal affairs, the Court can appoint an individual or professional to act on behalf of the incapacitated person. The legal terminology for these protective proceedings varies state by state. In some states, [...]

RISKS TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN REFINANCING YOUR HOME If you are a homeowner who was lucky enough to buy when mortgage rates were low, you may have no interest in refinancing your present loan. However, if you bought your home when rates were higher, or perhaps you have an adjustable rate loan and would [...]

Be Careful When Providing a Recorded Statement to The Insurance Company. It’s common to be involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. A few days after the accident, the adjuster for the insurance company of the person who hit you will call you on the phone. The insurance company will ask you to [...]

When facing a property line dispute, take a deep breath before jumping to conclusions. Remember that you still have to live next to your neighbors, but don’t let property line encroachments go unanswered. Inaction could haunt you when it’s time to sell and it could also cost you part of your land. The legal definition [...]