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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you die without a will, the state effectively writes one for you. There are very specific laws that determine to whom your property passes after your death. The determination is based on whether it is separate or community property, personal or real property, and who survives you. Without a will, the process may be much more complicated and substantially more expensive. In other words, having a will is a good way to dispose of your property as you desire, and save your loved ones a lot of time and money.
Do Get Caught Off-Guard During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is in full force! Find out how to protect yourself and your home. Click here for more.
U.S. Takes Control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The United States Government is taking control of two mortgage giants - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In an effort to help with the ongoing mortgage crisis, some $200 billion has been pledged to help the two companies deal with the losses from the large number of mortgage defaults. Click here for more.
Retire Rich, Retire Secure
Are you faced with the decision of paying for your child's college, or retiring? Find out how to manage your budget, and still meet your own retirement goals. Click here for more.
Your Money
How fast can you pay off your credit card debt? Many websites have calculators that enable you to figure out how long it will take you to pay off your credit card debt. These tools will enable you to figure out how long it will take to payoff a debt at a certain payment per month or how much per month it will take to pay off a debt over a set time period. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
New bankruptcy law violates attorneys' free-speech rights. The Eight Circuit held that a bankruptcy provision passed in 2005 violates lawyers' free-speech rights. Click here for more.