Do You Have a Will? Do You Need One?

Most Americans don’t have a will, the legal document that indicates what you want your heirs to inherit and who you want in charge of your minor children when you die. Unfortunately, less than half of adult Americans don’t have a will in place when they pass away....

Admitted or Held for Observation?

You are sick and go to the hospital.  You make it past the emergency room and are in a bed being treated by doctors and nurses.  You are receiving medical tests and hospital food. But have you been admitted or are you held and under observation?  The difference in the...

IF “MIRANDA” IS VIOLTED CAN YOU SUE THE GOVERNMENT

The warning created by the “Miranda” case has become a staple in police lexicon and popular culture.  What if that warning is violated during an interrogation and a confession against the right to remain silent established by the 5th Amendment is gained. ...

New Year = Get Out of Debt!

The last few years have shown economic ups and downs. Government shutdowns and sometimes hand-ups. As we return to ‘normal,’ we face layoffs, resumed lawsuits, foreclosures, and struggling with paying bills. If you put all expenses on a credit card and can’t pay it...