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Why I Became a Personal Family Lawyer
As a teen parent, I relied on welfare and the Salvation Army to take care of me and my oldest son. Without the knowledge needed to navigate the legal system after filing for an injunction, I made decisions from a place of vulnerability, fear, and ignorance, often to my detriment. Not wanting to ever feel that way again - and not wanting others to feel the same way - I went to law school, clerked for a federal judge, then started my professional career as an attorney at a national law firm.
Transition to Adulthood: What Happens Legally When My Child Turns 18?
Soon after the challenges of puberty and the excitement of high school, an even larger milestone looms: the 18th birthday. It marks your child’s transition from childhood to adulthood, and with it new responsibilities and rights. From a legal standpoint, this milestone also brings significant changes that every parent should be aware of.
CTA Imposes New Small Business Reporting Requirements for 2024
Small business owners will have one more item on their compliance to-do list when the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) takes effect next year.
Top 5 Questions To Consider Before Hiring A Lawyer For Your Estate Planning Needs
I know discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other potentially frightening life events, with someone like me, an estate planning lawyer, may feel intimidating or even morbid. Take a deep breath and relax… it doesn’t have to and shouldn’t be that way.
Hiring a lawyer to help you make wise decisions for life and death can be the most empowering choice you ever make for yourself and your loved ones. The way I explain it to my friends and family is, “estate planning isnt about planning for your death, it’s about planning for your life.” So, with that frame in mind, let’s talk about how to choose an estate planning attorney, because we aren’t all cut from the same cloth.
