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What are the roles of an estate planning attorney?

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Estate planning attorneys are experts who give legal advice on estate and planning matters. Below are the primary roles of estate planning attorneys. – To help in drafting legal documents, including trusts and wills. – To arrange the transfer of property from an individual to the beneficiaries and heirs. – To give professional advice on…
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Gaining an Emergency Order of Protection

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There can be circumstances where you believe that your own life, or that of your children or other dependents, is in danger. In such cases, you can file for an Emergency Order of Protection, and this will be speedily placed in front of a judge. This often happens within a couple of hours, or during…
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Factors that influence child custody cases

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Child custody disputes are ruled according to the best interests of the child. Here are some factors that might affect the judge’s decision. The age of children may incline the judgment towards the mother’s side. Younger, especially nursing babies, are expected to live with mothers. The living situation of the parents is significant in the…
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Why do prenups exist?

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From many media stories, it’s easy to think that these are only for mega-wealthy superstars, and this is often where you’ll hear about them. But there’s way more to them than that. Prenups are often useful when people marry later in life, perhaps not for the first time, and are already carrying significant assets or…
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