When a family member dies, you probably expect to rely on his or her life insurance to cover the funeral, pay debts, and possibly survive on for a while until you re-establish your life. You don’t expect the insurance company to deny the benefits, however. Why could it happen, and what should you do if it does? The Contestable Period The insurer can deny you payment for a number of reasons during the “…
Read More »Estate planning can be a little confusing. Many people aren’t sure about what the legal terms mean and because of it, they can get into some trouble. That it is why it is important that you understand some important legal terms pertaining to estate plans and your estate. Here are some of the more common legal terms and what they mean. Intestate The word intestate means that a person died without an estate plan.…
Read More »After getting a severe injury at your workplace, your employer should give you time off work to allow your body to heal from the injuries. During this time, you should also be receiving worker’s compensation pay because the accident happened at work. If your employer is threatening to fire you if you will not work during this time, you may want to hire a worker’s compensation attorney to find out what your rights are.…
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