Image Licensing Protections: An Introduction

• Three Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Being Approved For Social Security Disability

  11 December 2014

  Social Security Disability is a public benefit made available to any adult who has put in the qualifying work time that makes them eligible to receive this benefit should they become disabled.  If you happen to become disabled and have put in the time that you need to qualify for these benefits, you may think it will be a pretty cut-and-dried process for you to receive them.  However, this is not always the case, since approximately 70% of the first time disability applications filed in this country are denied.

• 3 Often Overlooked Rights Of The Elderly

  10 December 2014

  The elderly population (those aged 65 and older) has increased by a factor of 11 in the 20th century. With American's population growing older, elder law is becoming more and more relevant in today's society. There is an assumption that all people have basic rights, but those who care for the elderly are often overlooking these rights.  Here are 3 commonly overlooked rights of the elderly that you should watching out for in the future.

• What Not To Say--3 Of The Only Times You Should Speak In Court

  29 November 2014

  If you are have been convicted of a crime and are facing court, it is important that you have appropriate courtroom decorum. One of the things you need to understand is when and if it is appropriate to speak when in the courtroom. In general, your attorney will speak on your behalf and will instruct you not to say anything. However, there are a few situations when you will be able to speak.

• Can't Get Past The Rough Patch In Your Marriage? 5 Signs It Might Be Time For Divorce

  25 November 2014

  Knowing what to do when you're marriage is in trouble can be a difficult thing. You might not know whether you should try to rebuild the marriage or simply walk away and file for divorce. How do you know when it's time to call it quits? That's usually not an easy question to answer. There are some signs you can look for, though. If any of the following examples apply to you, it might be time to speak to a divorce lawyer.

• Why A Living Trust Or Marriage Does Not Substitute For A Durable Financial Power Of Attorney

  24 November 2014

  If you think you don't need a durable financial power of attorney, then you should examine your reasons for thinking like that. This is because there are situations that people think can substitute for drafting a power of attorney document, but they do not. Two examples of such situations include: Having a Living Trust Just like a financial power of attorney, a living trust gives another person the power to handle your finances if you become incapable of doing so on your own.

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