When Would I Need a Real Estate Lawyer?
Attorneys who specialize in real estate can provide you with the guidance you may need as a buyer or seller of a residential property or as a real estate investor. They could be hired at the beginning of the transaction to help guide the process and provide you with...
What Is a Small Estate Affidavit and When Is It Applicable?
Small estate affidavits are legal documents that allow an individual to claim a deceased person’s assets. Most of the time, the authorized person will be an heir to the decedent. Why would this be used? One of the best things about the small estate affidavit is the...
Reviewing Your Will/Trust Every Couple of Years: Why It Is Important
Setting up a will or trust is a responsible thing to do, and it is far more than what most do. However, even though you might’ve already set things up a few years ago—or longer—it doesn’t mean you should never revisit it. Your life today is probably different from...
Giving to Charities in Your Trust
When you have trust, there are a lot of things that you can do with the money. In many cases, you can spend it just like you would out of a standard checking account, but there are also some differences to know about. If you’re creating a trust to make managing your...
What Is a 1031 Exchange and When Is It Applicable?
A 1031 exchange is an option available in real estate where the owner of a property can swap out one of their investment properties for another investment property that lets the capital gains taxes be deferred. This is a popular option, as it lets investors limit...
Named the Executor of a Will (and the Person Passes Away): What Is the Next Step?
The executor of a will has an important job following the death of the person who named them as executor. They will manage the deceased person’s estate to help ensure everything goes where it needs to go. After a person passes away, their liabilities and assets will...
Giving to Charities in Your Will
There are many reasons someone may want to work a charitable donation into their will. It leaves a legacy and allows someone more agency in where their assets end up. There are several benefits to leaving some of your inheritance to charity in your will. Benefits of...
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...