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Braden A. Blumenstiel

Can You Settle a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer?

A common question people have after a car accident is whether or not they need to hire an attorney. Most lawyers will not tell you that many minor car accidents can be settled without their help. If your injuries didn't require medical treatment, you didn't miss any work, you didn't need to buy things for your injuries, and the other party was clearly at fault, you likely don't need an attorney.

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Braden A. Blumenstiel

Damage Caps and Limits on Personal Injury Compensation

If you have been injured due to another’s misconduct, you may be wondering: Are there any limitations on the amount of money I can receive in compensation? In some cases, there is no cap on the amount of compensation a person can receive. In others, there are limits on how much money can be awarded. This depends on the type of case, as well as the nature and severity of your injuries. It is important to be aware of damages caps that apply to your case so you can accurately manage and plan your finances.

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Gregory S. DuPont

What to Know about NFTs

The sale of multimillion-dollar NFTs over the last year has prompted growing interest in them—and plenty of questions. Namely, what exactly are NFTs, how are they used, and why would anyone be interested in them?

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Gregory S. DuPont

What to Do When a Family Member Dies

If you've recently lost a family member or other loved one, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. While some things can be put off until later, other steps should be taken as soon as possible. Once you've begun the grieving process and taken care of any initial concerns, it is time to begin the estate administration or trust administration process. We will help guide you through the entire legal process so you an your family members can focus on healing.

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Jennifer Short

How a Joint Pour-Over Trust Can Simplify Your Estate Planning

A joint pour-over trust holds you and your spouse’s joint property. You can create the joint trust together and name yourselves as the current trustees. When the first of you passes away, half of the joint trust’s accounts and property are distributed (pour over) to the deceased spouse’s separate trust, and the other half to the survivor’s separate trust.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Marital Deductions: Last-Minute Estate Tax Planning

Deferring, minimizing, or avoiding estate taxes altogether is often an important goal for married couples. However, uncertainty surrounding future estate tax laws can leave a couple feeling that they need a crystal ball to make the right decisions. Using either a marital disclaimer or the so-called 'Clayton election' as part of your estate plan can allow at least some hindsight and, consequently, peace of mind.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Heath Ledger: Hollywood's Dark Star

When Heath Ledger died tragically, at just 28 years old, leaving an estimated $20 Million fortune behind, and a will he had not updated, his family made a huge decision that would impact his daughter's life forever.

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Braden A. Blumenstiel

Symptoms to Look Out for After a Car Accident

If you’ve recently been in a car accident, it’s extremely important get the medical care you need as soon as possible. It is also crucial to monitor your symptoms, and possible injuries, for the sake of your health and the ability to receive financial compensation. Some symptoms to look out for after a car accident that may not appear immediately are swelling, neck pain, back pain, nausea, dizziness, headaches, confusion, mental fogginess, sensitivity to light and/or sound, and numbness and tingling in your arms and/or legs. All these symptoms could be signs that you sustained severe injuries in the accident.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Howard Hughes: Outer Limits

Howard Hughes sadly died on April 6th, 1976 at 70 years of age. However after many lawsuits, and multiple faked and forged wills, a judge eventually declared the billionaire had died intestate. It took 34 years to finally settle the estate.

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