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If you have an estate plan, you’re in the minority
Estate planning is a necessity for almost everyone in the United States. If you have any assets whatsoever, you need a legal plan to pass them on to your designated beneficiaries. That’s true regardless of your net worth, even if the value appears to be negligible....
Don’t try to break up a dog fight
If another dog attacks yours while out for a walk, your instinct is probably to try to break it up and keep your beloved pet from harm. However, trying to physically break up the fight just puts you in extreme danger. The other dog could turn on you or bite you...
Construction workers: Beware of injuries as a third party
Did you know that 20% of every 5,000 private-industry fatalities involve construction workers? That equates to one in five workers dying in the construction injury. Of course, there are also many nonfatal injuries that occur as well. As a construction worker who has...
Is there a standard of impairment for drugs when driving?
Any kind of impaired driving charge can bring major consequences, ranging from career implications to increased insurance costs. However, driving while ability impaired (DWAI/Drug) or drugged driving charges may carry increased social stigma and secondary consequences...
New trail approved for pedestrians, cyclists in Morris County
In your area, you know that it’s dangerous to be on the roads as a pedestrian or cyclist. There isn’t a lot of room for you, and drivers aren’t always paying attention to what’s happening around them. The risk of a pedestrian crash is too high for your liking,...
Ready to talk about disability with your doctor? Read this first
Deciding to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is already an angst-producing situation, to be sure. But even more nerve-wracking is that first conversation you need to have with your doctor about your decision. Here’s what you need to keep in mind:...
How do you know if you’re too drunk to drive?
You stop over at your brother’s house for a bite to eat and indulge in a couple of beers while you’re there. Or, you’re out with your friends and you have a few drinks with dinner. You drank slowly, had a full meal and you certainly don’t feel drunk -- but are you...
Why do you need two title insurance policies as a home buyer?
If you are about to close on a home, you have likely gone over the settlement statement with a fine-tooth comb. Many first-time home buyers are shocked when they realize that they have not one but two separate charges for title insurance.. Although some people assume...
Suspicion of DWI: What to do if you’re pulled over
If a police officer has any reason to believe you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll pull you to the side of the road to investigate. Should this happen, it’s critical that you know what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s the...
How to set up a trust without ruining your kids
If you are like most parents, you want your money to go to your children after you die. It is your way of continuing to be there for them financially when you can’t be there physically. Setting up a trust may seem the logical thing to do, but do it wrong, and you...
