Blog Posts in April, 2018
Posted on Apr 30, 2018 By The Presser Law Firm, P.A.
When a person passes without a will, they are said to die intestate. In these instances, their probate assets will be distributed to their heirs in accordance with the state’s intestacy laws. ...
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Posted on Apr 23, 2018 By The Presser Law Firm, P.A.
Divorce lawyers can consume one-third or more of a divorcing couple’s assets. In a sense, you may need as much protection against huge legal fees as against spousal claims. Why fight to keep ...
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Posted on Apr 16, 2018 By The Presser Law Firm, P.A.
This is a growing legal concern because many more couples now live together without marrying. Some want to test their relationship. Older folks may live together because marriage would disqualify them ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2018 By The Presser Law Firm, P.A.
Spouses who are most often cheated out of marital assets in divorce are usually those spouses who know too little about the family finances. Divorcing spouses can be dishonest. Asset searches by ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2018 By The Presser Law Firm, P.A.
Divorce courts divide property either as equitable distributions or as community property. Courts in equitable distribution states have the discretion to divide whatever property is owned by both ...
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