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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you die without a will, the law determines who will inherit your property. Only if there are no living heirs will it go to the state. In Texas, as a general rule, if you die without a will your property goes to your spouse, if you do not have a spouse, your children, if no children your parents, if they are not alive brothers and sisters, and so on. Click here for more.
Staying Healthy on Vacation
Are you planning a summer vacation? Will you be studying overseas? Before you take your next trip, remember this - one in five Americans will get sick or suffer an injury while traveling overseas. Don't let the bad news get you down! You can significantly reduce the chances of sickly vacation by taking a few simple precautions before you leave. For information on steps you can take to protect your health while you're traveling in the air and once you're there, Click here for more.
Massive LinkedIn Password Leak
Do you have a LinkedIn account? If so, somebody else may have access to your password. Officials representing LinkedIn confirmed the privacy breach, but did not comment on the exact number of accounts that may be at risk. However, multiple reports have said that over 6.5 million accounts have been compromised. Find out how you can protect your LinkedIn account.
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Your Money
How much money can you save by bringing lunch to work? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Law firm cannot sue bank to recover loss from fake check. The First Circuit held that a law firm could not sue Citibank to recover lost funds from a fraudulent check deposited into the firm's IOLTA account. Click here for more.