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Do You Really Want to be A Personal Representative In a Probate Estate?

Do you really want to be a personal representative in a probate estate? Often it not much of a choice because of a family member or close friend. It’s good to have an understanding of the probate process before you undertake that endeavor. Most people are blissfully unaware of all that’s needed to undertake and settle an estate in probate. The Court normally through a will or application appoints a the person authorized to settle the estate. That person is called by many names across the country, but in Missouri the common term “Personal Representative” is often used. Sometimes the… Read More →

Do You Need An Attorney for Slip and Fall Matter?

Slips and Falls It is hard to believe that individuals actually do fall often and can be compensated for their distress. A famous case in Alabama involved a man who was awarded $7.5 million who fell while shopping for watermelons at a Walmart. The whole incident was recorded on security cameras inside the Walmart. There was a pallet hidden beneath the watermelon display and this gentleman went from playing basketball a few times a week to needing a walker just to get around after his hip shattered. If you slip and fall in a public place there is a chance… Read More →

Top Five Reasons To Hire An Attorney for Motorcycle Injuries!

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Motorcycle Attorney 1. A motorcycle accident is a big deal not only to you but to your personal property, your precious motorcycle is more like a baby to you than a vehicle. Rather than worry about the accident let an attorney take care of collecting compensation for you to get the most possible. An experienced attorney is familiar with the law and can do the best job of this. 2. A personal injury attorney can paint a favorable picture of you to a jury. Often motorcyclists are seen as reckless by nature and daredevils.… Read More →

Trucking Accidents Can Be More Serious Than You Think!

Trucking Accidents There are many things to consider when you suffer from a trucking accident from an 18 wheeler, semi-truck tractor trailer or a big rig. There are a lot of setbacks and bills you may incur as a result. For example, you may lose wages from missing work as a result of your injury. You could require a long initial hospital stay. Perhaps you will need surgery or physical therapy after your accident. If you wind up in the hospital for several days that can be incur major medical bills. When you return to work you could be on… Read More →

Estate Planning for Single Parents

It is hard enough being a single parent nowadays, but the challenges of who will care for your children in the unlikely event of an accident, illness or sudden death are a necessary evil to face to protect your children. How does one face the challenge of selecting an appropriate guardian? Your estate plan will designate a suitable, willing guardian of your choosing. You don’t want to leave that up to chance. Answering some key questions can help. What is you become ill suddenly or have an accident? It is important to have a living will, advance directive or health… Read More →

Top 12 Reasons to Update Your Will Today

There are certain events or changes that occur that you may not even be aware make it time for you to update your will. If you start to make more money, own property or when your children are older impact the status of your will. You could have appointed an executor or guardian and some life events have significantly impacted them that were unexpected. You can have fallen in love with a new charity or cause and want to update that on your will. Even simple things like moving to another state with a change in laws require a will… Read More →

Reasons To Plan Your Life

The last couple of weeks I’ve been talking about estate planning. Sometimes that term sounds too legalistic or “rich” for many people. But it’s really is not. Everyone should consider it. Here are some of the main times in life people seek out estate planning: Rare methods of dependence did not cause. Without allergies. After 25-35 minutes after the reception, light dizziness and heaviness in the head begin. I turn off immediately. A strong dream lasts several hours.I want to close my eyes. Then I start to wake up, but very quickly fall asleep again. In the morning I wake… Read More →

Excessive Fines and Seizures Are Unconstitutional!

Cheers for SCOTUS in the unanimous ruling that excessive fines and seizures are unconstitutional. Cities, counties and municipalities have used the tactic of seizing assets (cash, cars and homes) when they make an arrest, search a home, car, etc.  These assets are taken whether they result in a conviction or charge. These funds are used to fund police departments and to fatten the coffers of the offenders. For years the offenders have gotten away with this in the St. Louis area resulting in wrongful seizures in the millions.  Justice Ginsburg ruling in her first appearance since her cancer surgery indicated… Read More →

A Dignified Ending: Stop Nursing Home Abuse

Our greatest generation, the baby boomers are nearing ages where assistance is needed for their continued care.  Unfortunately the level of care they receive is a national disgrace. The other day it was reported that an elderly person was permitted to literally “rot to death” while in a nursing facility.  The death camps often are understaffed, untrained and uncaring about the greatest care deserved. Missouri is another culprit in this care. It caps the amount that a person’s family can receive with a wrongful death claim. Many attorneys try to shop elsewhere when seeking to file lawsuits simply because of… Read More →

Feel Good About Tomorrow!

I just had a conversation with a client who husband recently died. The couple had no children and she lowered her head with  that admission. She was not in the best of health, but wanted to make sure she was not a burden to her brothers and sisters.  After doing some initial planning and drafting for her she felt admittedly felt better.  She said “This will help!” She actually felt better about the inevitable tomorrow. Take a few minutes to feel good about tomorrow.   http://www.jimersonlawfirm.com