Caldwell Kennedy & Porter

Are you concerned how you’ll continue to pay the mortgage, much less the medical bills, now that your spouse has passed away? If their death was the direct result of someone else’s negligence, they may be financially liable for their actions.

A well-constructed estate plan will consist of several documents. This might include a last will and testament, a living trust, a living will, a power of attorney, and if relevant, a charitable trust.

Exactly who can initiate a wrongful death lawsuit depends on where you live. Different states have different parameters and restrictions, expanding or contracting the list of acceptable plaintiffs. A visit with an attorney will clarify matters.

If there are any complicated factors whatsoever involved in your real estate transaction, then you’re going to want to hire a lawyer to help you through the process. This includes unique situations such as where the seller helps the buyer to obtain a mortgage.

If you contact us after you've been involved in an injury accident, we can offer important advice. For example, if the other party's insurer asks you to make a statement, politely decline so that can't be used against you.

It’s important to remember that filing a wrongful death suit doesn’t mean that you’re trying to profit from the loss of a loved one. Instead, the compensation you receive can give you the financial ability to grieve and begin again.

While you may not believe you’ll have many assets in your lifetime, cars, homes and retirement accounts can quickly add up. Creating a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement while your relationship is strong can protect you both in the event of a divorce.

Under the rule of comparative negligence, there are some extenuating circumstances that may reduce your compensation in an auto accident lawsuit. For instance, if one or both of your car’s brake lights were out (especially at night) during the accident, this can have a bearing on any money you receive.

When buying a business, there are many must dos and do not dos. These range from creating a properly worded exclusivity document to watching out for hidden clauses and conditions that work against the buyer. Seek the advice of an experienced corporate attorney.

You may be inclined to accept a check from your insurance company quickly after the accident because the amount seems fair and it’s your insurer’s job to offer you everything you are entitled to under the law. That’s not the truth, and once you sign for any settlement it can be difficult or impossible to get anything else no matter how legitimate down the road.

The parties eligible for filing a wrongful death suit vary from state to state. However, children are entitled to file suit for their parents and vice versa, throughout the U.S. Some states allow a widow or widower to bring legal action even in the event of a separation, barring a few requirements.

You may want to consult a lawyer if you expect to leave a very large number of assets or have questions about your will or other options for dealing with your property. A lawyer can assist in preparing a plan that meets your specifications in choosing people to inherit your property. For example, if you wanted to leave your house in trust to your spouse until he or she dies and then have it pass to your children, consulting with an attorney may prove helpful.

While divorce is never an easy process, it can be made more complicated when both parties are adamant about retaining custody of the children. Let’s talk about the custody arrangements that would be acceptable to you so that we can begin working on your case.