Hardesty Law Blog
When Do You Need a Probate Lawyer?
Have you recently lost a loved one? Need to deal with the probate process, but not sure where to start? Not sure if and when you should hire a probate attorney? The probate process can be a tricky thing. Especially when taxes and family conflict comes into play! But fear not, we’re here to help…
Read MoreWhat to Include In a Will: 8 Key Elements
As Cam’Ron said in the classic film, Paid In Full, “People die every day.” In fact,?151,600 people die?every day on this planet, so you could even argue he was understating the issue. To prepare for your inevitable passing, you should definitely draw up a last will and testament, especially if you’re going to be leaving…
Read MoreHow a Lawyer Can Help You Set Up a Family Trust
Do you have a plan for your assets after you die? If you don’t, you’re not alone.?Less than half of Americans?have a will or trust in place. If you have young children, it’s especially important to be prepared. You want to leave your remaining family members with few questions about the administration of your estate.…
Read MoreShould I Adopt? 8 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Child
The family is an essential part of the human experience. It is for this reason that many people who are looking to start a family, or looking to expand their current family, often turn to adoption. Adoption can be a beautiful, life-affirming process for children and their adoptive parents. That said, adoption is seldom cut…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Do in Order to Become the Primary Custodial Parent of Your Child
In their 2016 report, the United States Census Bureau stated that 13.4 million parents live with their 22.1 million children under the age of twenty-one, while the child’s other parent lived somewhere else. To learn how to become the primary custodial parent of your child, check out the following advice. We will take a look…
Read More10 Crucial Tips for Getting Through a Hostile Divorce
While the ongoing research on divorce rates in the U.S. can be a?confusing and tedious statistic?to follow, most of us can agree, no matter what, divorce rates are high. There are many reasons for divorce. It could be you all fell out of love, an affair was involved, or lifestyle changes occurred that made it…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Child Custody Lawyer
We’ve recently heard a lot about the separation of parents from their children at the?US-Mexico border?as reported on the news. But, what many forget is that thousands of children are taken away from their parents every year. Sometimes, this is necessary for the child’s protection and welfare. However, other times, the?removal of a child?from his…
Read MoreHow Reliable Are “Law Firm Near Me” Results?
If you’re looking for a repairman or the best restaurant for barbecue, you often turn to Google to find an option near you. Web designers and digital marketers frequently advise on the importance of geolocation. This is because people like to purchase from local entities. Are law firms any different? If you are looking online…
Read MoreDo You Need an Estate Planning Attorney in Midlothian?
Are you wondering whether you need an estate planning attorney in Midlothian? Even though it can be emotionally draining to undergo, estate planning is an important way to financially protect your family if sometimes were to happen to you. It requires a great deal of legal knowledge and procedural understanding. You can’t afford to make…
Read MoreA Guide to Choosing a Probate Litigation Attorney in Midlothian
Whether a loved one dies with a will or is one of the 64% of Americans without one, you might have to hire a probate lawyer when dealing with their estate. If your family member had a lot of assets with a lot of stakeholders with a claim to them, hiring a probate litigation attorney…
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