2014

4 Reasons To Hire An Employment Lawyer

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If you have been treated unfairly by your employer, you may need to rely on the expertise of an employment lawyer. Doing so may help you recover lost compensation and may allow you to get the justice that you deserve. Knowing the reasons to hire an employment lawyer will help you if you are faced with any negative employment situations. Reason #1: You have been discriminated against Were you denied a promotion because of your race, color or religion?

18 November 2014

4 Things Most People (Including You!) Don't Know About Wills

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It isn't uncommon for people to think that they know what is best for them and their loved ones. However, this is sometimes not true. One such instance would be in regards to one's estate plan. Many think that a will is the best option for them. This is often because of what they've heard from friends, neighbors or co-workers. Although some situations may warrant a will, it is true that many people are better off without one.

18 November 2014

Minimizing Income Tax On Social Security Disability Back Pay

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Resolution of a Social Security disability claim can take years. The first payment includes back pay from the time of the original filing. Rather than pay income tax on the entire back pay amount in the year received, an alternative worksheet can be used to treat the back pay as if received over the years it actually covers. Social Security disability income received throughout the year is taxed in the same manner as regular Social Security retirement income.

18 November 2014

Estate Planning – The 3 Stages Of A Living Trust

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Today you feel alive, mentally competent, with little or no concern for how your hard-earned financial assets might be distributed in the event of your untimely demise. But, what if due to some unforeseen circumstance you cease to be alive, or suddenly lose your mental competence? A revocable living trust, or living trust, is one estate planning option available to you.  Living trusts are frequently more appealing to younger individuals, since they can be changed or even rescinded.

18 November 2014

Keep The Roads Safe During The Holidays by Avoiding Drunk Driving

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The holiday season is full of fun and getting together with friends and family. Many parties include alcohol. If you don't watch your drinking carefully, it is fairly easy to drink too much, putting you over the legal limit. Unfortunately, too many people overestimate their ability to drive a car under this condition and put everyone on the roads in danger. If you are planning on drinking and driving this holiday season, here are some things you can think about.

18 November 2014