Binding contracts are the lifeblood of every viable business. Proper agreements can set the parameters of a strong business relationship with a vendor, employee and customer. Contracts not strategically drafted to reflect the deal's conditions can harm a business,...
Year: 2022
What if the will’s executor doesn’t pay beneficiaries?
The term “probate” refers to the legal process of ensuring that a will is legally valid, but it is generally used for distributing the estate’s assets after death. An executor (either named in the will or appointed by the courts) oversees the process. There is a lot...
Did your business partner abandon you?
New partnerships typically start with optimism, but not all live up to those dreams. Whether it is a difference of opinion or they left for greener pastures, the remaining partner or group of partners may feel like they've been abandoned. The departure also leaves...
U.S. Supreme Court weighs changes to Native American Adoptions
The United States Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in November on the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. This sweeping law makes it difficult to remove American Indian children from their heritage and tribes. The arguments were for...
Anne Heche’s son files for control of estate
Actor Anne Heche’s death in a fiery car crash was ruled an accident in August. Now her 20-year-old son Homer Laffoon has filed a petition in the Superior Court of Los Angeles for control of the estate since his mother did not leave a will. That petition lists himself...
How do appeals court work in Kentucky?
The state's constitution allows litigants in criminal and civil cases the right to appeal at least once. Rather than retry the case already heard in the lower court, the party who files the appeal (the appellant) must argue that the trial court made a legal error that...
How does foster-care adoption work?
Foster-care adoption involves a child in foster care because their biological parents had their rights terminated by the court. The causes are often related to such issues as neglect, physical abuse, or substance abuse by the parents. The children placed in foster...
5 common breach of contract defenses
Contracts are the lifeblood of any business. They outline such essential details as the scope of work done, the cost of the work, deadlines for delivery, and other things. Disputes over meeting the agreed-upon terms lead companies to file a breach of contract lawsuit....
What’s needed to contest a will
Even if you think you have a good reason, it is more challenging than many people believe to contest a will. Generally speaking, there are a series of hoops you need to pass through to raise valid concerns that can be heard in a court of law. Legal standing Those who...
There are many reasons for probate disputes
The loss of a parent, grandparent or loved one can devastate beneficiaries and those they leave behind. It can also change the dynamic between the survivors as they deal with their loss – what was once harmonious can become contentious. Moreover, even the most...