Samantha-Rae Tuthill
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How Trusts Protect Your Adult Children
A parent’s roles and responsibilities may change when their children become adults, but that does not mean the desire to care for their kids goes away. This is one of the reasons why parents must arrange for their passing through a solid estate plan. Not only does it protect… Read More
Stalking
The conversational meaning of the word “stalking” has changed in recent years. Someone may playfully confess to “stalking” a romantic interest by scrolling through their social media posts. Despite the light-hearted way the term gets thrown around, when it comes to the law, stalking is a serious felony that can… Read More
Hate Crime Charges
Violent crimes can carry stiff penalties. If the court thinks your crime was motivated by bias or prejudice, you could receive additional charges for committing a hate crime. A hate crime is an aggravating factor under federal law and some state laws. Depending on where the offense occurs, if racism,… Read More
Harassment
Harassment can refer to anything from annoying behavior to sexual harassment on the job. Harassment can also be a criminal offense. Criminal harassment usually involves making repeated threats of harm, injury, or abuse. A harassment conviction can result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. The term harassment is… Read More
If I Find A Stray Dog Can I Keep It As My Own?
For people who love animals, seeing one in need is a heartbreaking sight. So it’s unsurprising that if you find a stray dog, your instinct might be to bring the pup home and take care of it. But what does the law say about keeping stray dogs? What are a… Read More
Can Animal Control Kill My Dog if it Bites Somebody?
Our four-legged friends are family, so it is natural to feel scared when dealing with a dog bite case. Each state handles dog bite laws differently, with many cities having even more specific ordinances on how the local animal control department should handle these incidents. You may be facing legal… Read More
Birth Defects
Having a child with birth defects can change the expectations you have for your growing family. Your child may need special support in school to address developmental delays. Your child may need specialized medical care and mobility devices. Some birth defects are temporary, but many are permanent. Children can live… Read More
Trusts and Estate Administration
Managing your real property, finances, and other assets for the future can be overwhelming. For future planning, you may need to draft estate-planning documents and plans. You want to make sure you protect your property and assets. Estate planning also allows you to provide for your family members and… Read More
Is it Illegal to Abandon My Dog or Cat?
Having a dog or cat can bring a lot of love to your life, but it also includes responsibilities and expenses that not everyone is equipped to handle. Sometimes people’s life circumstances change so drastically that caring for a pet stops being feasible, and they need to surrender their animal… Read More
Contesting a Will
A will, formally known as a last will and testament, is a standard, legally enforceable estate planning document. This estate planning tool distributes and gives someone’s estate to relatives, descendants, friends, charities, or whoever they designate. Estate planning law and the process of contesting a will are subject… Read More