Estate planning is a good idea for anyone as they get older, but it can be challenging to remember everything to be done. It can be easy to make mistakes during the process. Here are some of the things you should avoid doing while you're planning your estate.
Designating a Loved One as Executor
It may seem instinctual to designate your eldest child or spouse to be your executor, but that might not be the best thing to do.
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You were a passenger involved in a car accident. You might know what to do if you're one of the drivers. But, do you know what to do if you're the passenger? If you were a passenger, you have the right to seek medical care for your injuries, as well as monetary compensation for your pain and suffering. You may also be entitled to compensation for lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working.
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Winning a personal injury case is a great first step, but unfortunately for many, the legal battle is not yet over. If you've won a case but are having trouble collecting your owed dues, there are a number of ways you may be able to receive compensation.
Conduct a Discovery
If the defendant in the case (now known as the debtor) claims inability to pay the judgement issued by the court, you can perform something called a discovery.
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If you are currently in the process of pursuing an injury lawsuit for an injury you sustained, you need to understand what maximum medical improvement, or MMI, means and how it relates to your case.
What Exactly Is MMI?
MMI is a term used in both the legal and medical fields. After any serious injury, your medical team will do everything they can to help you regain your previous level of functionality and health.
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If you have been defamed through libel (written statements) or slander (oral statements), you may be able to receive compensation and clear your name through civil litigation. Before you do initiate a lawsuit, you will benefit from reading about these famous cases and the aspects that made them successful (or not).
Jesse Ventura, Loss of Reputation and Work
It is necessary to show that the defendant knowingly told lies about you that were made public, and that these defamatory statements cost you self-employment work or your job.
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