Protect Your Aging Loved One

If you are contemplating divorcing your spouse, you are probably worried about the process and the money. It is a well-known fact that divorces can be expensive and that, if you aren't careful, you could be in a far worse financial position after the divorce than you were when you were married. This is why you need to take some steps to protect yourself financially before you divorce. Here are some tips.

As the owner or manager of an office, you may think that you have little to worry about when it comes to workplace injuries and worker's compensation. However, even though most of the work in an office setting is completed by employees who are sitting in a chair or standing at a desk, there is always the potential for workplace injuries to occur. An office may not be considered a high-risk atmosphere for workplace injuries, but there are definitely things you can do to help make your office more safe for all of your employees and keep accident numbers low.

If you've recently had a health scare or other life event that has prompted you to finally put a will into writing, you may be wondering how your estate will be divided among your heirs -- especially if you're like many Americans and have a sizable portion of your net worth tied up in your primary residence. Splitting up a single home among multiple heirs can be a challenge, and as the old adage says, there is more than one way to skin a cat.

If you are an adult, it is a good idea to have a will regardless of if you don't have a large amount of assets or children. A will is a way to convey your wishes after you pass away. Here are a few things that you need to know about writing and creating a will as a young adult. #1 A Will Can Cover More Than Just Your Assets

If you have a small jewelry business that you run out of your house, you might not have the kind of extra money that larger companies might have. You are likely trying to save money anywhere you can, and when someone suggests that you might need a business attorney, you might not think you can afford one and say that you don't need a lawyer in the first place. Here are a few of the reasons you might actually benefit from having an attorney on your side, even with such a small company.

Divorces can be volatile, hostile and unpleasant, and they usually are. Disagreements about everything from child support and alimony to who gets the house are fairly common. As such, many people might opt for an annulment, versus the hassle of an extended divorce. However, if there are still some major disagreements with regards to the children, an annulment may not be the best option, in which case an "amicable divorce" may be the right option.

If you've just graduated from high school and are intrigued by the working of the legal system and the county courthouse, a career as a court reporter may be a good choice for you. A court reporter is an integral part of the court proceedings and such a career doesn't require the years of post-secondary schooling that a career as a lawyer does. "Forbes" magazine has called court reporting one of the top jobs in America that don't require a college degree.

If you're about to begin your estate planning and you've decided to go it alone, you might want to rethink that decision. While you might know how you want your estate to be divided – who gets what and why – you might not know how to avoid potential problems. Estate planning can be difficult and confusing, especially if you have a large estate to plan for. Before you decide to forego legal assistance, there are some issues you should be aware of.