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Understanding Social Security Benefits
Over 64 million people today receive some form of Social Security benefits. (Source: Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2015) But Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope has expanded to include other benefits as well, such as disability, family, and survivor’s benefits. Disability Benefits. If you become disabled, you …
How to Help a Senior that has Fallen Prey to Common Scams
There is an increase in the instances of foreign scammers preying on senior adults. Three common scams I see use religion, prizes, and loneliness to gain access to the senior’s assets. Charity/Religion Scam. In this scenario, the scammer calls the senior and pretends to be a charity or religious organization. The scammer may pray with the senior …
Back to School: Estate Plan
Legal Matters – A Good Time to Review Your Estate Plan As the new school year begins and summer draws to a close, parents return to their normal routines and focus on needed priorities. Grandparents and adults without children also complete vacations and settle back into routine. For adults of all ages, fall is a good …
Driving Under the Influence
presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury Legal Matters – Alabama’s DUI Laws We all know that driving while under the influence of alcohol and other illicit substances is unwise at best. Not only does it place the inebriated driver in danger, but it also imperils everyone else on the road. According to the Center …
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What You Need to Know About Children with Special Needs & Guardianship All parents face stress as they watch their children grow into adulthood and try to guide them on their life’s journey. Parents of children with special needs face even more challenges as their child reaches adulthood. In Alabama, a child is considered …
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Top 6 Estate Planning Mistakes If you’re like most people, you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper planning, your best intentions may not be enough. Here are six of the most common estate …
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presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury No-Doubt Liability & Contributory Negligence in Auto Accidents Automobile accidents are typically litigated under the theory of negligence. Negligence requires four basic elements: a duty, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. Under Alabama law, drivers owe a duty to others on the road to drive with …
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Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning You Can Protect Your Adult Children in Your Estate Plan Over the last decade, I have seen a steady increase in the number of clients that ask me if they can protect the assets they want to give as an inheritance to their children from their children’s creditors. …
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Wrongful Prescription Most people at some point in their lives take a prescribed medication. Millions of times every year, doctors prescribe pills that treat pain, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, acid reflux, infections and many other medical conditions. We trust pharmacies to dispense the proper medications and the exact dosages. Unfortunately, more than …
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Put Estate Planning at the Top of the List for Your New Baby Baby showers, cribs, soft blankets, and adorable outfits followed quickly by diaper changes and lack of sleep usually preoccupy the minds of new parents. However, estate planning should also be prominent in the minds of parents. While it is not a pleasant …
