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In February 2023, Tesla recalled over 360,000 cars because of a major flaw with their full self-driving systems. This recall is important because a recalled vehicle is a hazard to its occupants and whoever shares the road with it. You may be entitled to compensation if you are in a crash caused by a recalled […]

Whether you are a young adult newly turned eighteen or older, deciding to create an estate plan can benefit both yourself and any current or future heirs. Even if you think you have too few assets, creating a basic estate plan allows you to decide who cares for your medical and financial decisions if you […]

According to a 2018 study by EstateExec, it takes, on average, 16 months and about 570 hours of work for an executor to settle an estate. With so much time and energy required for the position, you may wonder whether it would be possible to appoint multiple people. While naming multiple people as executors of […]

Whether you are just beginning your estate planning journey or seeking to expand your plans to protect your children and other beneficiaries, creating a trust might be your next step. However, there are several different types of trusts, and you should carefully consider your options when designing the correct one to protect your interests and […]

If you are caring for a disabled loved one and do not have a special needs trust in place, you are not alone. According to a 2011 survey conducted by the MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning, nearly four in every five caregivers have not established a special needs trust. Unfortunately, failing to set up […]

Accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians can cause severe injuries. In this type of auto accident, the pedestrian is likely to have the worst injuries. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, this state had 1,399 pedestrian crashes in 2021, resulting in over 400 serious injuries to pedestrians and 125 pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrians are only […]

When you think about passing away, you are more likely to think about the effect it will have on your loved ones rather than the logistics of distributing your estate. It is natural to have concern for the emotions of those you leave behind. Most people do not understand that estate planning can significantly reduce […]

Have you ever been driving on the road and the lanes ahead are merging, but the car next to you does not indicate they want to do a lane change?  Instead, they keep traveling in their lane, and you witness them ram into another car. Or, maybe this has happened to you when an aggressive […]

A car accident can be terrifying for many reasons. When someone else hits your car, it can result in a ripple effect that moves your vehicle, makes items in the car fly through the air, and changes the car’s interior. Ultimately, car accidents can be painful and expensive. If you sustain a leg injury, you […]

Whether you drive every day or infrequently, you never expect to witness an accident. If you do, however, the next question you might ask yourself is, do you stop? Do you help them? No law says you must stay and help the victims. You may even worry that if you do help, it could create […]