A living trust, also known as an Inter Vivos Revocable Trust, is a legal arrangement in which an individual, known as the grantor, places assets into a trust for their benefit during their lifetime. Upon the grantor’s death, the trust’s assets are transferred to beneficiaries without the need for probate. This process has become increasingly […]
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I am thrilled to share a positive outcome we recently had in an auto accident case. This was not a case with dramatic liability issues or massive damages, but it was a classic example of an insurance company undervaluing a client’s claim. My client had been in a car accident, and Liberty Mutual, the insurer,
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I would like to take a moment to talk about a topic that affects us all: the shared responsibility of road safety, particularly regarding motorcyclists. My wife and I recently spent a wonderful weekend in Lincoln, New Hampshire, enjoying the natural beauty of Franconia Notch State Park. During our stay, we were surrounded by numerous
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One of the more challenging issues I have been dealing with recently is predicting how long it will take for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process immigration forms. Since the significant USCIS fee increase on April 1, 2024, I expected a notable improvement in processing times. While the USCIS website does not
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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ha introducido una nueva iniciativa para apoyar la unidad familiar en el proceso de inmigración. Actualmente, los no ciudadanos que “Entraron sin Inspección” y se casaron con ciudadanos estadounidenses pueden solicitar la residencia permanente, pero deben salir de los Estados Unidos primero, lo que causa largas separaciones y dificultades.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new initiative to support family unity in the immigration process. Currently Noncitizens who “Entered Without Inspection” and married U.S. citizens can apply for permanent residence but must leave the U.S. first, causing long separations and hardships. Under the newly announced program DHS will consider, on a
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A client of mine sent me the attached solicitation today. She wanted to know if this was legitimate. It is probably a legitimate solicitation if that is a thing. It is not associated with the bankruptcy court. There are companies that sell lists of contacts to marketers. Among the lists that they sell are people
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I filed a Padilla motion for a client of mine in immigration proceedings. At the time, the courts were basically dysfunctional, my client’s hearing was years away, and I also wanted to have a conversation with an Assistant District Attorney about the case, so I did not mark
The Law Office of Louis S. Haskell offers low fees and speedy tax returns and refunds. However, if taxpayers look out for two specific letters, they can help themselves avoid delaying their refunds. Specifically, watch for the letter 6475 and letter 6419 to be mailed in January. Spotting these two letters can be critical to
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