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Why Empty Nesters Need a New Estate Plan
/by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortAll of your baby birds have left the nest, heading to college, new careers, or new adventures abroad. Now that the childrearing stage of your life is behind you, make sure to review your estate plan as you enter your next stage of life. Whether you’re a baby boomer or a gen-x, if you’re looking […]
Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThere are a lot of factors to weigh when you’re building your estate plan. It gets even more complex when you are estate planning for a blended family. When people come into a marriage with separate assets and their own children, it’s harder to determine how to divide those assets and shared assets. That’s why […]
Commonly Overlooked Assets in a Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhether you’ve been married one year or fifty, you and your spouse have likely accumulated some assets during the course of your marriage. It’s important to catalog and assesses these assets properly, as they must be divided appropriately during your divorce. In the midst of divvying up marital homes, bank accounts, and other common assets, […]
Understanding the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortIf you’ve initiated a personal injury claim after a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or another type of accident, you may be overwhelmed by everything your lawyer has set into action. However, every part of your claim has an important purpose. The discovery process is one of the most important parts of a […]
What to Do if the Insurance Adjuster Makes False Claims After a Car Crash
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortYou’ve been injured in a car crash, and up until now, everything seemed to be going fine. The other party’s insurance adjuster called you—a good sign that they know their client is at fault, right? They seemed sympathetic and eager to learn about the accident, and even apologetic about your injuries. But at some point, […]
What the Rise in the Gig Economy Means for Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortEveryone seems to have a side hustle nowadays. Even people with stable careers can often be found doing DoorDash on weekends, driving for Uber, or renting out their spare bedroom on Airbnb. There are lots of benefits of gig jobs—they are flexible with your schedule, give you some freedom over your income, and may help […]
What Are the Responsibilities of a Financial Power of Attorney?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortPerhaps you’ve been appointed power of attorney for someone you love, or maybe you are considering appointing a financial power of attorney in your estate planning documents. Either way, it’s important to understand the full responsibilities of a financial power of attorney and all of the work that goes into it. If you’re taking on […]
The Importance of an Accident Reconstruction Specialist for Your Case
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortYour memories of your car accident are probably crystal clear in your mind—but that doesn’t mean that they’re necessarily true. While eyewitness testimony can be fairly accurate, your brain also fills in the gaps when it is unsure about what happened. This means that you may need more conclusive proof of your accident to seek […]
What Does “Undue Influence” Mean in the Context of Estate Planning?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhile TV shows often play up the drama of the reading of a will, it’s rarely that exciting. Usually, everyone knows or has a pretty good idea what the decedent wanted to be done with their assets—you’re unlikely to find out huge family secrets when the will is read. However, surprises do occur. A devoted […]
What Does Supervised Visitation Mean?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortIn Alabama, many divorced couples—or couples who were never married—opt for a conventional parenting schedule that gives one parent primary custody and the other visitation. In some cases, it’s not up to the parents. The court makes the final decision and awards visitation based on the evidence provided by both parents. If supervised visitation is […]