Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP

09/24/2026

When you inherit property encumbered by a mortgage, you also assume responsibility for managing that debt. Understanding mortgage assumption rights, reverse mortgage deadlines, and tax basis step-ups helps protect your estate.

In many situations when a family member passes away, beneficiaries inherit both a home and the mortgage that goes with it.

09/24/2026

Can police legally search through your entire cell phone or social media account after an arrest? Overbroad digital search warrants are facing increased Fourth Amendment scrutiny in courts across the nation.

New legal standards are restricting law enforcement’s access to cell phone and social media data

09/24/2026

When a doctor fails to diagnose a serious illness, it isn't just frustrating—it can be medical malpractice. To hold a provider accountable, patients must prove four critical legal elements.

Learn how diagnostic errors are evaluated: https://www.justia.com/injury/medical-malpractice/common-types-of-medical-malpractice/misdiagnosis-and-failure-to-diagnose/

09/23/2026

White-collar allegations often involve complex financial records and multi-agency investigations by the FBI or SEC. Knowing your rights early can prevent costly missteps during a federal inquiry.

Discover white-collar crime, its types, and real-world examples such as securities fraud and money laundering, with cases investigated by the FBI and SEC.

09/22/2026

Are data centers impacting your local housing market? A new report reveals how these tech hubs can affect nearby home values, utility costs, and job growth. Find out what this means for residential real estate trends.

A new NAR report finds data centers affect housing markets very differently depending on location. While 92% of U.S. counties have no mapped data centers, high-concentration counties tend to have higher home values, incomes and job growth. But NAR cautions correlation isn't causation, as these were....

09/22/2026

What is a revocable living trust, and how does it fit into your estate plan? A trust can help keep your assets organized, avoid probate, and ensure seamless management if you become unable to handle your finances.

A revocable living trust is an arrangement set up through a legal document. The document gives someone the power to make decisions about another person’s money or property that’s held in the trust.

09/21/2026

Do you know your rights if you face sexual harassment at work? Federal law protects employees from workplace misconduct and forbids employer retaliation for reporting it. Understanding your options is the first step.

Read this guide to learn more: https://www.equalrights.org/issue/economic-workplace-equality/sexual-harassment/

09/21/2026

Establishing fault after a motor vehicle accident involves proving duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Learn how comparative negligence rules and insurance terms affect your claim

https://www.justia.com/injury/motor-vehicle-accidents/

09/21/2026

Ready to turn your business idea into a legal entity? Forming an LLC protects your personal assets and provides crucial flexibility for growth. Read our step-by-step guide to starting an LLC with confidence.

Starting an LLC in 2026? Our complete 5-step guide covers everything: naming your LLC, registered agents, filing costs, and what to do after formation.

09/19/2026

Affordable childcare is essential for working parents, yet federal subsidy waitlists have more than tripled in two years. As funding changes hit state programs, many families face difficult financial choices. Explore how these shifts impact low-income families nationwide.

The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.