How to Provide for a Fiscally Irresponsible Heir or Beneficiary
When considering where your hard-earned money will go after you die, it’s normal to take into consideration the types of people who will be receiving the inheritance at hand. The reality is, many people want to pass their inheritance down to someone they love, but who...
Pet Trust
We all love our pets. You may worry about what will happen to your pet if you pass away. A pet trust is the best way to ensure your beloved pet will be well cared for in the event of your passing. What Is a Pet Trust? A pet trust is a legally enforceable document that...
Power of Attorneys: Why We Need Them
There are several legal documents and paperwork items that need to be considered in a person’s lifetime. The power of attorney, or POA, is one of those documents. This is a document that allows other people to perform legal acts on the behalf of another person, based...
Is Your Estate Plan Complete?
Almost two out of three Americans do not have an estate plan. However, even if you have a living trust and will, that doesn’t mean you’ve done all you can. Estate plans are documents that need to be updated and reviewed regularly. Assuming you update the estate plan...
4 Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
One of the most stressful situations people can go through is a divorce, even if you have a fantastic attorney to help. The potential of losing your home, facing a divided family, and dealing with child custody are only a few of the things that can cause great anxiety...
What Is a Post-Conviction Appeal?
Perhaps you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime. If there is a good reason that the person who was convicted should not have been, there are some things you can do. The post-conviction hearing act is one of the most important. It has been used in many cases...
The Risks of an Unlimited PTO Policy
With labor shortages around the country, many employers are paying more to workers and introducing better benefits. A common choice is unlimited paid time off (PTO). This lets employees take time off whenever they like as long as they meet deadlines and finish their...
15 Criminal Charges Where a Defense Attorney Can Help the Most
A lot of people assume they will never need a defense attorney until the time comes when one is essential. An experienced criminal defense attorney at Gandhi Selim Law can provide legal advice that will be challenging or impossible to find on your own. Since many...
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
While most people go into a marriage hoping it will last forever, divorce happens. Although the divorce rate has been dropping, it was still at about 15% in 2019. Knowing that, talking to your potential spouse about a prenup may be an excellent idea. You can ensure...
Why You Might Need a Business Attorney
Do you have a business or are you considering starting one? A lot of people, especially when they are in the early stages of their business, don’t bother with an attorney. They figure they are too small for an attorney or that they can handle everything on their own....
What to Do When You’ve Been Charged with a Crime?
Have you been charged with a crime? No matter the type or severity of the crime, this can be a frightening time. Of course, the more serious the charge, the greater the fear, in most cases. Is There Always an Arrest? In the case of some relatively small crimes, such...
What You Need to Have Prepared Before Your Estate Planning Meeting
Planning your estate is one of the most important things you can do, and the sooner the better. However, people often have only a vague idea of what this means or how to get everything in order. You will need to work with an estate planning attorney for starters, as...
Real Estate Sales that Require a Lawyer
Do you need to use a real estate attorney to help with the sale of your home? These types of attorneys can help with various tasks involved with the sale of the home, and they can be quite helpful. However, only certain states are going to require that you have a real...
What Constitutes Permissible Evidence?
One of the elements that most people think they understand when it comes to court cases—but that is more complex than they may realize—is evidence. You must understand that there are different types of evidence—real and demonstrative. However, evidence is only...
Can My Spouse Take Half of My Business?
One of the most common questions asked when someone is getting a divorce in Illinois is what will happen to their business. Dividing assets can often be difficult, but it can be even more complex when a business is involved. Let’s look at the basics of what happens in...
Grandparent Rights In Custody Cases
When a custody situation takes place, many times, grandparents are the only family members fighting for the rights of the children. Sadly, there are times when parents are not fit to take care of their own kids, and grandparents are there to save the day. However,...
Weird Laws You Might Not Know You’re Breaking
Most of us have broken the law at some point in our lives, whether it’s accidental or otherwise. For the large majority of people, this includes simple infractions like turning on a red light, speeding, littering, and other minor offenses. However, certain laws exist...
What to Do If You’re Charged with a Felony
Felony charges are serious and can be life-altering. The felony charge that you face will depend on the severity of your crime, but felony charges in general still carry a hefty penalty. If you’re facing felony charges, here’s what to expect from arrest up to the...