by Hale Weirick | May 19, 2024 | Blog
One of the most thoughtful gifts that you can give to your heirs is to carefully plan your estate to avoid probate. And one of the simplest ways to convey your home, which is likely one of your most valuable assets, is by using a transfer on death deed. Doing so keeps...
by Hale Weirick | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog
Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming and stressful. Whether you are considering bankruptcy, need legal help with a real estate dispute, have a tax problem, or another legal question, making sound decisions can be challenging and risky without proper...
by David Schapker | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
Small businesses play an integral part in the growth of any economy. As a small business owner, it is important to understand the legal and tax implications that govern your business. Navigating legal and tax laws can be quite challenging, but understanding the basics...
by David Schapker | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult and stressful experience, but it doesn’t mean your financial future is over. Despite the negative connotations surrounding bankruptcy, there are still several possibilities and opportunities for you to rebuild your...
by David Schapker | Sep 28, 2023 | Blog
A “quiet title” action is a legal proceeding that usually pertains to real estate but can involve other types of property like a mobile home or personal item where ownership is an issue. It involves filing a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction (the court...
by David Schapker | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Are you facing the loss of your home or car because of foreclosure or repossession? Do you fear falling further behind on what you owe even when you make regular monthly payments? Have you been making minimum payments on credit cards, but the balance grows each month...
by David Schapker | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog
Estate planning is a serious process that requires careful thought. However, it’s easy for many people to make common mistakes that makes the process more difficult. There are three main estate planning mistakes that seem to happen more often than not: assuming you do...
by David Schapker | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
The last few years has seen an escalation in efforts to create a variety of protections for tenants in rental properties. Some are needed to achieve a sense of fairness between landlords and tenants. However, landlords still maintain some fundamental rights to...
by David Schapker | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog
What is Civil Litigation? The basic definition of civil litigation is any legal dispute between two or more parties requesting some form of monetary damages or asking the court to direct specific action by the parties. It is not a criminal proceeding, which will be...
by David Schapker | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog
KEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO HELP YOU START THIS PROCESS Whether you are an individual and the only person involved in your business or one with multiple owners, it is critically important that you select the correct legal business structure. It can affect your...
