Every couple has concerns about what would happen should their significant other pass away. What would happen with their savings, property and wishes for their family and friends? Domestic partners and legally wed gay couples should talk with a family law attorney with regards to estate planning. With the changing legal landscape, it helps to have a lawyer to ensure that your partner will not have to deal with an emotional and financial burden. Estate […]

Los Angeles – Imagine doing a routine Google search of your business and name, only to find that a website thousands of miles away had copied the logo, design, text, and even some photos. This is what happened to the law firm of Gordon & Doner out of Palm Beach, Fla. when they looked themselves up and found the British firm of Maslin & Associates with a copycat website. A business should protect its website […]

MECHANICS OF A PRE-SETTLEMENT LOAN Since a lawsuit itself is essentially the collateral to secure the finance company’s advances, the lending company will obtain information from the personal injury attorney concerning the case. They will follow these steps to offer the monies: Evaluation. The pre-settlement lending company evaluates the case and determines the likelihood of success. If the company is satisfied that there is a strong likelihood of a favorable settlement or verdict, then a […]

There is an ever-growing cottage industry of investors ready, willing and able to make the equivalent of a loan to an individual who is the plaintiff in a personal injury case. These transactions, also known as pre-settlement lending, are a growing trend for those in need. In order to avoid usury statutes, these transactions are characterized not as loans but as non-recourse cash advances. If the plaintiff loses the lawsuit, then no repayment is due. […]

Trivia was king in the Leonardos’ roost. Melody Leonardo, the eldest daughter, made it all the way to Fresno to try out for the celebrated long-running trivia show with the host, Alicia Tribeca. She was a sure shoe-in to make it on the show, surpassing her peers after each level, for she was fed trivia questions when she was in her mother’s womb. Her mother was a waitress at the local coffee shop and her […]

Neutral in color and tone, cappuccino marble brings a touch of class to any living space in a home. This particular marble has the added benefit of being adaptable enough to be used in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and even powder rooms and laundry areas. It is a stone that is consistently chosen by property developers and architects when they are working on a project aimed at appealing to those who appreciate the fine look of […]

Cork flooring is a unique way to make a home look attractive. It is also a good alternative to hardwood floors. “Cork flooring is typically regarded as sustainable flooring and it has the neat ability to offer some terrific benefits to the home owner and the environment. Consider it to be green flooring, if you will,” said Dean Dupre, who runs Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. The nice thing […]

New Jersey Special Needs Lawyer Highlights the Importance of Estate Planning for Parents of Disabled Children Moorestown, N.J. – Estate planning for parents with disabled children is a very delicate and important proposition. During their lifetime, parents are able to provide emotional and financial support to their children. This support greatly enhances needs-based government benefits, which are frequently utilized by the disabled through supplemental security income and Medicaid. But when parents pass away, these special […]

Health care reform is still a major question mark on the horizon. Buying health insurance now avoids potential penalties later. It is hard to really know where the future will take the American population in terms of health insurance. Ideally, we will all have access to low cost health insurance in the future. That sounds great on the surface, but this is not an option for people; this is mandated health insurance, whether people want […]

Tampa, FL – Grants are now being awarded for small businesses to assist in providing comprehensive workplace wellness programs. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will award $200 million over the next five-year period to businesses that did not offer these programs as of March 23, 2010 and employ fewer than 100 employees that work 25 hours or more per week. “Prevention and wellness programs will help retain and attract employees,” said Thomas […]