11/02/2012
It's easy to enter denial when you're charged with a crime you know you didn't commit. Remember to immediately seek counsel to avoid future negative ramifications from the false accusation.
At Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C., we will fight hard on your behalf. We temper the speed of our service with the need to be thorough. There is no ?guessing?
As part of our commitment to our clients, we always try to respond as quickly and carefully as possible to your legal needs. We don't want just to take care of your legal needs quickly, we want to take care of them correctly. We promise to try to get you the results you need and deserve. This can only be accomplished by having experienced, dedicated legal professionals on your side. Many times peo
ple do not seek the guidance of an attorney for fear that doing so would be too expensive and complicated. At Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C., we alleviate those fears right away. Your first consultation is always free. During that first meeting you will find out whether your problem requires the assistance of an attorney and what we can do to help. Fees and costs are discussed up front. as to what your fee might be for our services. When you enter our office you will know that our attorneys and other staff members genuinely care about you and your legal concerns. If we cannot give your case the attention it deserves we will tell you so. We do not take cases unless we feel we can devote the resources necessary to attend to them properly. Do not hesitate to contact us.
It's easy to enter denial when you're charged with a crime you know you didn't commit. Remember to immediately seek counsel to avoid future negative ramifications from the false accusation.
A mortgage is considered a secure loan since the home is an asset. The bank that issued the loan technically owns the property until the mortgage is paid off. If a homeowner is not able to make payments on time, a foreclosure notice is filed by the bank.
If you're looking for tax-free options when dealing with your estate, you actually have several alternatives. You can disperse your assets ahead of time via yearly gifts and payment on medical and education bills, or donate to a charity.
The government has placed all the tax burden of gift-giving on the donor. If you receive a gift, there is no requirement that you report the amount of the gift, or its value, on your tax return.
Typical grounds for fault-based divorces include adultery, domestic abuse, attempted murder, drug abuse, and insanity. Emotional or mental abuse has also been used as grounds for fault-based divorces.
Did you know that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 effectively protects individuals who were not born in the U.S. against discrimination? If you believe you were wrongfully terminated due to your nationality, you may have a case.
Have you been considering letting your financial advisor or stockbroker handle your estate planning needs? Remember, not all financial advisors are well-versed in matters of the law as they pertain to estates.
Probation is different from parole. Probation is a sentence that allows the person to remain in the community under specific conditions. Parole is supervised release of a prisoner into the community before the end of the sentence.
The laws setting tax rates for both federal and state inheritance taxes reset frequently, sometimes yearly. Part of the duties of an estate planning attorney is to stay up to date with all state and federal laws.
One of the most important aspects of forensic science is dactyloscopy, which is the scientific study and identification of fingerprints.
Every citizen in the United States is guaranteed specific legal rights. The Bill of Rights, which includes the first ten amendments of the Constitution, provides guaranteed rights for citizens and defendants charged with a crime.
If your estate goes through probate, this is simply the legal process by which your property and assets are transferred to others. This process varies by state and occurs when you pass away without a will in force.
The Fair Labor Standards Act, often referred to as the FLSA, sets out minimum standards for hourly and overtime pay and affects most private and public employers. Labor lawyers are often called upon to enforce alleged violations of the FLSA.
The witnesses called to testify on your behalf can affect the outcome of your trial. To get the best possible results, remember to make a list of everyone you think can testify for you, as well as those who might testify against you.
Where will your assets go when you're gone? Will they be passed on to the next generation or will they be eaten up by taxes? A professional estate plan can help you answer these questions and ensure your assets end up where you want them.
If you want to keep assets in trust for your child but are concerned that he or she will not manage those assets wisely, then you can name a trustee (either an individual or a bank or trust company) to manage the funds instead.
Make sure you understand what kind of debt you are carrying before you file for bankruptcy. Secured debt, such as car notes and mortgage payments, must be paid. There is also a variety of debt that has received special state or federal protection and cannot be discharged. If this makes up most of your debt, a bankruptcy will not help much.
While it may be the last thing you want to think about, estate planning after the death of a spouse can help you avoid making hasty financial decisions and minimize the estate taxes you may have to pay.
A living trust is an arrangement under which one person (called a trustee) holds legal title to property for another person (known as a beneficiary). This is essentially a trust you create while you're alive that can help you avoid probate, reduce estate taxes, or set up long-term property management.
The best time to work out how you'll divide marital assets during a divorce is actually before you get married. While couples certainly don't plan on divorce, developing a prenuptial agreement can actually reduce stress and put both parties at ease upon entering the marriage, and both parties are likely to be in closer agreement.
Remember, the law provides for a discrimination free workplace for protected categories of people. This means you cannot be discriminated against because of age, ethnicity, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
It's recommended that you review your will periodically over the years, particularly if your marital status changes. At the same time, it's a good idea to revisit your beneficiaries for your life insurance and retirement policies as well.
So what exactly is a trust? This is a legal mechanism that lets you put conditions on how and when your assets will be distributed following your death. Trusts offer many benefits, as they allow you to reduce your estate and gift taxes and distribute assets to your heirs without having to go through probate.
Don't liquidate your retirement account to avoid filing bankruptcy. Retirement accounts are generally protected. You can eliminate your debt and usually keep whatever you have in a retirement account, free and clear. Many individuals mistakenly drain their retirement accounts in a futile attempt to pay down credit card debt.
If you have received deferred adjudication and you violate the conditions or are convicted of another crime, the guilty plea becomes effective and the court will impose a sentence without a trial.
Remember, sometimes sexual harassment doesn't have to involve you to affect you. If another employee is trading certain favors for preferential treatment, it could cause you to miss out on advancement opportunities.
Do you ever think it makes people look guilty when they refuse to talk to police without a lawyer present? In actuality, it ensures that you give the police the information they need, without extra details that are irrelevant.
While some people think that child support should only cover a child's necessities like food and clothing, it actually covers a broad range of expenses such as medical care, educational fees, childcare, and transportation.
Did you know that Americans tend to get married more between June and October than during the rest of the year? In 2005, August had the highest number of marriages (235,000).
Because the divorce rate is as high as 60 percent in states like California, family court cases often consist of divorce proceedings. The two most common court proceedings regarding family law are divorce property settlement and child custody and support laws.
Although sexual harassment is often thought to be against women, men can suffer from this type of harassment as well. The important thing to remember is that neither gender has to put up with this at work.
Are you wondering what exactly probate is? This is the court process used to establish the validity of a will after someone passes. An attorney can help you determine whether it's best to set up your estate to avoid probate or if you could benefit from its protections.
There are several cases in which wrongful termination can be proved in a court of law. This includes violations of federal and/or state discrimination laws, violations of labor laws, violations of public policy, and sexual harassment.
When it comes to sexual harassment suits, time is of the essence. Be sure to file your complaint as soon as possible, as there is a time frame you must adhere to. This will also keep the events fresh in your mind (and the minds of witnesses).
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees from discrimination in the workplace from companies with fifteen or more employees. If you have a disability, and believe you have been a victim of discrimination, seek legal help.
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