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If you are considering creating a will, you've likely spent a long time planning it out. This is completely normal. A will is your final chance to distribute your cherished belongings to your loved ones.

Running a small business involves many considerations. Among them is the decision about what types of payments you will accept for your goods or services. At some point, many businesses decide to extend credit to their customers to facilitate sales.

A mortgage is not the only financial concern for homeowners. Anyone who owns a home also has to deal with property taxes on an annual basis. A property tax bill is usually the biggest tax-related obligation a person will have.

If you've been planning for your retirement, you've likely heard of a Roth IRA. Although it's commonly known as a retirement plan, most people don't know the difference between it and employer sponsored plans. In reality, there are a few important distinctions you should know.

At some point, you may hear of a vehicle recall that applies to your car. Recalls by manufacturers address an allegedly unknown defect that makes the vehicle unsafe. In some cases, a recall can involve tens of thousands of vehicles.

In some cases, parents can be held liable for the acts of their children. Generally, this liability only applies during certain ages of the child’s life. When applicable, the parents will become parties to criminal cases or civil lawsuits in lieu of their children.

When you become a court-appointed guardian or conservator, you are required to perform certain duties. Among these are the duty to manage assets, file income tax and make living arrangements for the protected person. The conservator, or guardian, also has an important obligation to report to the court.

Many high-profile self-defense cases have graced the headlines over the past few years. Self-defense laws have become been a central issue in the national discussion about gun rights. The states are split when it comes to how self-defense is regulated.

As the name suggests, a vehicular assault is a crime involving a car. In this type of criminal law, a person harms or threatens to harm another while driving a vehicle. The prosecution will usually charge this offense alongside another type of driving offense.

A mechanics' lien is an encumbrance against property for work that has gone unpaid. It is a fairly common legal remedy in construction contract cases. A business lawyer may file this type of lawsuit to help a client recoup his or her earnings.

Saving up for retirement is a tedious process, but there is usually a predictable, well-defined path for doing so. Relationships do not benefit from such certainty. Some couples grow apart as they age, and the end result is a divorce.

Everyone plans for a long, fulfilling life without financial constraints. Those who plan wisely enjoy leisure and comfort in their later years. Yet, for many people this isn't the case. Sometimes other family members need to help plan the care of a loved one.