For some individuals, a fear of checking the mail, answering the phone, or looking at messages becomes crushing because they’re always concerned that a debt collector is trying to contact them. Recently, laws changed so creditors can even send you direct messages on...
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Avoiding a will contest
You may think you have the perfect will in place to distribute your estate to the intended beneficiaries as per your wishes, only for it to be contested by one of your family members. Unfortunately, this may derail your estate plans since everything will have to be...
2 telltale signs that it might be time to file for bankruptcy
What do you think of when you hear the word bankruptcy? How would it make you feel if someone said you should file for bankruptcy? For a long time, many have considered bankruptcy a dirty word, something shameful to admit to. Yet, at the same time, it is something...
Alcohol impairment as a cause of crashes: How much does it take?
If you are in a vehicle crash, it is always worth considering whether the other driver may have been drinking. Even if they aren’t legally drunk, any alcohol in their system could be a contributing factor toward the wreck. The blood alcohol content (BAC) that equates...
Are there different types of plea bargains?
If you’re a CourtTV fan, you may think that full-blown criminal trials are the norm, but they’re not. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals of one kind or another. Plea deals are convenient for the state, because they’re a guaranteed...
What can you do when a seller hides real estate defects?
There are several layers of protection in place for those buying real estate in Ohio. First and foremost, the state requires in-depth disclosures by the seller. They have to write out the condition of various systems so that buyers can make an informed decision. ...
Divorce and mental health
As with other types of deep grief, divorce and separation involve profound loss. It is important to have tools, strategies and methods to help cope when going through the end of a relationship. Coping strategies for separation and divorce According to Mental Health...
Is your estate plan up to date?
If you have an estate plan in place, you can rest easy if little has changed in your life since you created that plan. If you have experienced significant changes, however, your plan may no longer provide the optimal asset protection and peace of mind you desire....
Hurley Law Represents Seller of National Auto Body Repair Business
Hurley Law recently advised the seller in the sale of a national auto body repair franchise territory. The deal included all of the business assets along with the real estate. The Hurley Law team successfully negotiated with the buyer and their lender to structure the...
Leaving an inheritance for a loved one with an addiction
Family members whom you love and respect may have personal struggles that affect your whole family. When a child or grandchild has a serious addiction, the entire family may have to invest time and resources in helping them overcome their substance abuse....


