Creating a comprehensive estate plan helps ensure that your wishes come to fruition after your death. It also helps you maintain control over certain affairs in the event that you suffer incapacitation. In Louisiana, an estate plan should include several key...
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How can undue influence harm an older adult’s estate?
Elderly people, with their accumulated assets, are often vulnerable to undue influence. This manipulation, if unchecked, can wreak havoc on an older adult's estate, jeopardizing their financial security and legacy. There are many ways in which undue influence can harm...
4 complexities of owning a business and divorcing
When a marriage faces dissolution, and one or both spouses own a business, the road to separation is more intricate. Divorces involving business interests bring forth a unique set of challenges and considerations that demand careful attention. 1. Valuing the business...
What if you get cut by glass in your food at a restaurant?
A pleasant restaurant meal becomes a distressing experience if you find yourself with a mouthful of glass. This unforeseen hazard may trigger feelings of panic, inflict pain and potentially lead to injury. Knowing how to react in such situations helps ensure your...
Using a former spouse’s work history to get Social Security
Following the breakdown of your Louisiana marriage, you may question your ability to maintain the same lifestyle you enjoy now during retirement. In truth, a divorce may have a serious impact on your financial stability and retirement savings in your later years, but...
How to protect your retirement during a divorce
Divorce takes both an emotional and financial toll on you and your former spouse, and the greater your assets, the more difficult your financial challenges. You may find it surprising that even your retirement account funds can be at risk during your divorce....
Drug use on the rise among professional truck drivers
Many people living in Louisiana dislike sharing the road with large trucks because they often prove difficult to see or navigate around. Commercial trucks pose a threat to everyone traveling in smaller vehicles due to their size and weight, alone. However, a growing...
What makes a trust different from a will?
Proper estate planning means knowing the benefits of various methods to pass your estate to your family. Wills and trusts are an important area of estate planning. You may think there is no real difference between them, but trusts do have important distinctions from...
The potential drawbacks of a default divorce
If you are in the middle of ending your marriage, want to approach the divorce process or your spouse recently filed for a divorce, it is pivotal to understand the options in front of you. The steps you take could have a significant impact on your future, whether you...
Steps to take if you are hurt on a cruise
Cruises are often associated with relaxation and exploration. Yet, amidst the beauty and tranquility, injuries can occur, transforming a dream vacation into a nightmare. For those who find themselves hurt on a cruise, understanding the steps to take can help them...
