NOTHING IS CERTAIN, EXCEPT DEATH AND TAXES Numerous polls have shown that over fifty percent of Americans do not have an estate plan, and have never drafted a will. Part of this shocking statistic is driven by a common misconception that if you are not in the infamous “one percent”
Lisa T. Scrantz, et al.versusMarvin L. Smith Landowners dispute right to cross over property This case involved a dispute between neighboring landowners, over the issue of whether one neighbor had a right to cross over the other neighbor’s land. The original landowners, not parties to this lawsuit, were a husband
When drafting a contract, whether it is a lease, purchase and sale, exchange, co-ownership or matrimonial agreement, or otherwise, it is particularly important to be specific and clear as to time-lines and date requirements. Ambiguity can lead to consequences, and those consequences can be costly. If you are doing business
In 1990, Terry Schiavo was only twenty-six (26) years old when she suffered cardiac arrest and fell into an irreversible vegetative state. A bitter, highly-publicized and years-long battle ensued in the Florida courts between Terry Schiavo’s parents and her husband over whether she would have wanted to prolong her life
In today’s technologically advanced society, it’s important to stop and consider what will happen to your digital assets once you are no longer here to maintain them. An all-encompassing definition of “digital assets” does not exist, but the phrase most often refers to digital content or online accounts an individual
PERSONAL LIABILITY OF LLC MEMBERS – Nunez v. Pinnacle HomesLouisiana Supreme Court, 2015 In October 2015, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a ruling clarifying the narrow exception to the general rule of limited liability for members, managers, employees, and agents of an LLC. If you own an LLC or work