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Conservatorship agreements grant authority over a mentally incapacitated adult’s financial and medical decisions. Guardianship agreements normally grant authority over an individual’s personal care and well-being. Depending on what state you’re in, a conservatorship agreement may also include similar privileges as guardianship, meaning that the conservator has authority over the incapacitated...

It’s likely everyone has heard their fair share of rumors and gossip. But what happens when something is said or written about you that ends up having serious consequences on your life and career? It might be time to call a lawyer to file a defamation of character lawsuit against your boss or someone else. To successfully sue for defamation of character, you (the plaintiff) need to prove...

Unlawful termination, or wrongful dismissal, is when an employee is fired without just cause, and without adequate notice or compensation. There are no “unlawful termination” or “wrongful termination” laws in the United States. Although your boss may have fired you over something ridiculous or petty, it’s still totally legal.   Just because the law doesn’t automatically protect you...

Deductible Funeral Expenses  Being the executor or CPA of a will is never easy. You spend a lot of time and money dealing with funeral arrangements while fulfilling the wishes of your loved one. There are expenses from the funeral that are deductible from the estate. Other expenses, such as medical, can also be deducted from your taxes. However, most funeral expenses are not tax...

Is Child Support Taxable Your child support is not a taxable or deductible expense. As tax season comes along, many separated and divorced parents question which of their child’s expenses can be deducted from their gross income. Neither the custodial or non-custodial parent should include child support payments on their taxes.  Generally, the custodial parent (primary caregiver) is...