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3 Reasons You Might Want To Consider a Reverse Mortgage

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If you are in need of money, there are many options available to you. Not all of them are appealing in every life circumstance, which is why you want to do your homework in all cases. If you are approaching retirement age, there are even more options that you might want to consider that you have nev...

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When Do You Need To Hire A Condo Lawyer Toronto?

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Working with a good condo lawyer Toronto is actually a very good idea. It will allow you to figure out a multitude of potential challenges that you usually have to deal with from a business perspective. The idea here is to tackle everything correctly and to figure out what happens and how you can ma...

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The Law Behind Guarantors In Mortgages And Lease Agreements

Guarantors shoulder the responsibilities for liability on behalf of another person (the principal debtor) or a third party. Ideally, the guarantor acts are a surety, a secondary liability for the principally liable person. A Guarantee AgreementA guarantee agreement is done in writing, and it stipula...

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Common Mistakes Made While Probating a Trust

While establishing a trust for an estate is going to significantly reduce the amount of work done in probate court, there are still plenty of mistakes that can be made when administering the trust properly. Carrying out the final wishes of a decedent may seem straightforward at first, but even the m...

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Finding the Best Estate Planning attorney Brandon for Your Family

Few factors are all more essential to the achievements of your estate technique than the attorney you may design and set up it. Almost as essential is the link that is actually made between that attorney and other expert consultants who help you in the areas of economic guidance and bookkeeping. All...

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Florida Mechanics Lien for Contractors and Subcontractors

As a subcontractor, common specialist, material provider, designer, professional, or any other number of redecorating professionals, your right to computer file a reputable Florida mechanics lien is an essential device to ensure the productivity and well-being of your company. A Florida mechanics li...

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Settling down with the best estate planning attorney – Tips to follow

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Are you someone who is searching for a lawyer who can assist you in putting together a perfect real estate plan? If answered yes, this might be an indeed daunting task but if you get little help, you can end up finding few of the best lawyers to choose. More than half of the Americans who have small...

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Things You Have To Know About Disclosures In Real Estate

Real estate disclosure settlements appear in many different forms and they are highly useful as the buyer has the opportunity to learn a lot about the experience of the seller and the property. Seller disclosures are highly varied and range from leaky window knowledge to work that is done without the use of a permit. According to http://www.mcquarrie.com/real-estate/,  a seller has the opportunity to disclose different things that negatively affect value, enjoyment or usefulness.

How Is A Disclosure Made?

The big problem with disclosure laws is that they will vary from one state to the next, sometimes even from one city to the next. The really stringent laws are present in California, where sellers have to sign dozens of different documents like transfer disclosure statements, market conditions advisories and natural hazard disclosure.

Typically, disclosure is offered as boilerplate documents with sellers answering different questions with yes or no about the home that is to be sold. Sellers also have to present documented communication about substantial items or defects that have value impact. Based on what is disclosed, the seller can be held liable for a period of up to ten years. This is why caution is really important for real estate sellers or lawsuits can appear without any expectation.

What Is Disclosed?

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While The Injuries Following a Truck Accident in El Paso May Be Serious, The Legal Course Need Not Be

Trucks accident or 18-wheelers accident in El Paso can cause serious injuries to passengers when an accident occurs. Trucks traveling at high speeds with fully-loaded trailers cannot stop quickly. They must allow enough room between vehicles and adjust their driving to account for the road condition...

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Who are workers’ compensation lawyers?

Well, you may be asking who is a workers compensation attorney Macon. Well, you need to know that these are lawyers who specialize in representing workers, who have been injured and disabled – permanently, temporarily, or a combination of both – and family members of workers who may have died while ...

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One Killed, Five Hurt After Getting Hit by Car; Driver in Custody

​Walking down the road—or simply crossing it—should not be the most dangerous thing you do during the day. However, the sad reality is that it easily can be. Between distracted and impaired drivers and those who don't carefully check their blind spots, you could be in danger every time you leave the...

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10 Reasons to Blog

1. To Express Your Thoughts and OpinionsYou have something to say, and blogs provide a place to say it and be heard. 2. To Market or Promote SomethingBlogging is a great way to help market or promote yourself or your business, product or service. 3. To Help PeopleMany blogs are written to help peopl...

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What can a property lawyer do for you?

Property lawyers in the UK are in a high demand for fulfilling the conveyancing needs of the real estate owners. As you know that the ownership rights in the UK are highly cumbersome, the people are more interested in taking the services of the dedicated law firms. Indeed, your property lawyer will ...

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Fiat Chrysler May Be Sued for Diesel Emissions

​If no agreement is reached soon, the Justice Department plans to file a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV because of excess diesel vehicle emissions. In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accused Fiat Chrysler of illegally using undisclosed software to allow diesel ...

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Pennsylvania Castle Doctrine

​When the safety of yourself, your family, or your home is compromised by an aggressive party or intruder, you naturally want to do anything possible to prevent that breach of safety. In this article, I'll discuss the "Castle Doctrine" and statutes in Pennsylvania that allow you to use force to prot...

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Navigating Probate in South Carolina

As an attorney in Summerville, South Carolina, I help clients untangle the process of probate. This includes proving a will's validity if it exists, appointing an administrator for the decedent's estate if no will exists, appraising property, paying debts, and distributing remaining property accordi...

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What is Probate Litigation in South Carolina?

​As a probate attorney in Summerville, South Carolina, I know that estate planning and probate matters can be complex and intimidating. Indeed, the probate process may be complicated based on the planning documents prepared, the size of the deceased person's estate, and the type of assets in questio...

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Is it Your Right to Remain Silent During a Traffic Stop in South Carolina?

As personal injury attorneys in Rock Hill, South Carolina, we know that even some of the most common legal encounters, such as routine traffic stops, can raise questions. For example, anyone who has watched a crime drama on television has heard police issue the warning, "You have the right to remain silent," to a suspect. But does this right apply during a traffic stop?If a police officer stops a driver on the road, it is because of a perceived criminal or civil infraction. A traffic stop allows the officer to investigate the possible offense, collect information (including driver's license and vehicle registration), and issue citations as necessary. It is unconstitutional (Delaware v. Prouse, 1979) for an officer to stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of checking documents, so if you are stopped by the police, you can assume that the officer suspects you of an infraction.With this in mind, many drivers are tempted to invoke their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent in order to avoid making self-incriminating statements. According to the ACLU, both drivers and passengers do have the right to remain silent during a traffic stop. Neither police officers nor prosecutors may use a person's silence in this situation to assume of guilt. However, if the officer perceives your silence as resisting arrest or obstructing his/her duties, it may become reasonable suspicion and lead to further detainment or a search of your person or vehicle. If you choose to invoke your right to silence during a traffic stop, make this clear to the officer by stating so aloud. You might say, "I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination," or "I would prefer to speak with my attorney before saying anything else."In short, drivers in South Carolina do have the right to remain silent during a traffic stop, but it may not be the best course of action. If you have been stopped by the police while driving and have questions about your rights, contact the experienced attorneys at Lewis Law Firm today. If your rights have been violated, or if you would like to build a defense before appearing in court for a traffic infraction, we can help you take your next step in the right direction.

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Infant Dies After Babysitter Is Unable to Reach 911 Due to T-Mobile Glitch

Smartphone technology is still an imperfect science. For all that we're now able to do, software and hardware alike are both still far from infallible. This is an unfortunate lesson one babysitter was tragically forced to learn first-hand after she was unable to reach 911 due to a T-Mobile glitch. A...

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Shooting for Safer Garbage Trucks

Swedish waste management company Renova is working with Volvo Trucks to create the very first autonomous garbage truck. It's part of an effort to make garbage collection safer and more efficient. Removing human error from the equation could help keep other drivers and pedestrians safe from garbage t...

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