Many people who experience financial difficulties seek to modify the original terms of their mortgage agreement. Sometimes, a mortgage modification1 may be sought simply to lower a person’s monthly payments. At other times it may be necessary in order to allow a homeowner who is facing foreclosure to keep his or her home. There are […]
Many individuals work their entire lives to earn a living. Some people take those earnings and make smart investment decisions that can eventually amass to a significant amount of wealth. However, we all know that we cannot take our wealth with us when we die. Generally, your property and assets will go to one of […]
NOTE: We are not accepting new clients for veterans disability claims assistance at this time. Although we are not accepting new clients for veterans disability we would be happy to take your call and try to point you in the right direction. For many veterans, the benefits they receive from the federal government or the […]
When you purchase a piece of real estate, ownership transfers when the former owner hands over title to the property. Title means that you have the legal right to use and possess the property as you see fit. However, the title to a particular piece of land may not be “clean”, meaning that others may […]
The right to enjoy your property and keep it free from unwanted trespassers or other invasions is a bedrock principle in our legal tradition. However, modern life has made this principal increasingly difficult to protect. Our contemporary reality has demonstrated that there is a need to shift our understanding of what it takes to protect […]
Construction projects tend to involve many different workers doing many different jobs. Sometimes, construction companies hire employees who only work on that particular company’s projects. In many other situations, however, crews can be made up of independent contractors,1 sub-contractors, and other self-employed workers. Recognizing the legal distinction between an independent contractor and an employee is […]
Just as every individual must pay their annual taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),1 every business must also pay taxes. There are many different types of business taxes and how you should file your tax returns largely depends on the type of business you own. For example, some business types are taxed as follows: […]
The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) reports1 that financial abuse and exploitation is a rapidly increasing form of elder abuse in the United States. Financial elder abuse occurs anytime another individual wrongfully or fraudulently takes money or property from an elderly adult. Financial abusers can be strangers, caretakers, or even trusted family members or […]
Child custody questions may arise out of divorces, paternity suits, or later issues if a parent’s capabilities are questioned or a parent wishes to modify an existing custody arrangement. Courts will make child custody decisions based on what is in the “best interest of the child.” What factors does a court consider? Washington law requires […]
If an employee is on the clock but is performing work off the job site, it is only natural that you may want to monitor their actions. Using GPS satellite technology1 is one way that many employers are monitoring their construction employees when they go off site. With GPS, you can monitor where employees go, […]
