What happens to your house or the money in your bank account when you die, or become incapacitated? Well, that depends…If you have a valid will, trust or other estate planning document in place, your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. If you don’t, the state gets to allocate yo...
The U.S. Constitution serves two essential roles: It establishes how our government works; and It guarantees certain freedoms and rights to every U.S. citizen. Every American should understand the basics of the Constitution; however, much of it is written in archaic language from the 18th century,...
Global medical device developer and manufacturer Exactech has recalled two of its signature products, expressing concern that certain product defects may lead to injury in transplant recipients. In July 2021, the company announced a recall for its Connexion GXL hip implants due to indications that t...
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the ac...
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the...
How Marital Debts and Assets Are Divided in Community Property States As a part of the divorce process, the parties must determine how any property and obligations accumulated during the marriage will be distributed. The parties can come to an agreement on their own, or they can ask the court to res...
