A trust is a legal entity that you create to fulfill a specific purpose. Trusts often serve to hold, invest and distribute assets during someone's golden years or as part of the administration of their estate. Although people often dismiss the idea of a trust as...
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What do you say when an officer asks, “Have you been drinking?”
Probably the very last question you want to hear when you’ve been pulled over while driving is, “Have you been drinking?” (This is particularly true when you have, in fact, had a drink or two while you were out.) You certainly realize that it’s not exactly a good idea...
What will a Pennsylvania DUI mean for your car insurance?
Getting arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Pennsylvania will have a ripple effect on many areas of your life. You might face jail time, large fines and career penalties after your arrest. Your friends and family members might treat you...
The problem with field sobriety tests
When police suspect that someone is driving under the influence, they may use a breath test to undergo an evaluation. However, before a breath test is administered, law enforcement often uses other tests to determine if someone was driving under the influence. It’s...
Tips for avoiding disputes with a business partner
When you choose a business partner, the goal is to have someone who is going to make your company stronger. The two of you are going to work together to create a business that neither one of you could’ve created on your own. You hope this goes smoothly and that there...
You can get a “morning after” DUI
If you try to be responsible about not drinking and driving, you’ll take an Uber or Lyft home after a night out or rely on a non-drinking friend to be your designated driver. By the time you head out to work or class the next morning or drive the kids to school, you...
Is a will or trust a better estate planning tool for new parents?
When you have a child, you likely understand that you are now responsible for them even if something happens to you. Becoming a parent is one of the most commonly cited reasons people give for finally creating an estate plan. You can ensure that your children will...
Do you think the breath test was wrong? You might be right.
People treat chemical breath testing like it is the gold standard for impaired driving evidence. The idea that there is a chemical test directly confirming someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of a traffic stop or a car crash makes the prosecution...
3 ways to reduce conflicts later when drafting business contracts
Your transactional business contracts exist primarily to protect your business and the other companies or people with whom you do business. You have a written record of your agreement and your obligations to each other, which helps deter fraud and defaults. From...
3 ways to resolve a contract issue with another business
If a transaction is important to your business, putting the terms in writing was probably one of the first things you did. Transactional contracts create accountability for both parties and reduce the likelihood of conflict. When there is a written document to refer...
