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What’s a Living Will….More Than a Moral Choice?

A living will is more than a healthcare directive.  It’s an asset manager and protector.  We often look upon a living will as some moral decision. That’s not the only benefit!  It’s a well considered and executed financial decision.  Spiraling healthcare cost for someone being connected to machines when death is imminent only drains the estate. There is lesser money for your family to go forward with. No one wants that! So consider this when completing a healthcare directive/Living Will, it’s both a moral and fiscally prudent thing to do. Call me if you have any questions.  www.jimersonlawfirm.com.

What’s In Your Parachute?

I always advise my clients that leaving no will is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. The end results are normally not anticipated.  What most people don’t know is that the state will declare a will for you when you fail to make a written one. It’s call an “intestate” will or statutory will. It simply mean, dying without a written will. The problem with this is it may not be what you want. Most times it is not. Human being and relationships are more complicated these days and quite frankly the probate laws have not caught up to… Read More →

The Rise and Rise of the Freelance Attorney

As has been predicted by several influential people and thought leaders, and as reported by several media outlets, many jobs that people will be doing in 20 years time do not currently exist today. Many of these job titles don’t have a name yet and the industries that they will exist in, haven’t even been created as at today. Want an example? Think of the “Sharing Economy” of which Uber, AirBnB and the likes belong to. While this economy or industry can more generally be regarded as belonging to the “peer-to-peer” industry, which has been around for a bit longer… Read More →

Bankruptcy Filings Decreased, but that’s not Good!

July total bankruptcy filings decrease 8%. Does this mean that things are getting better for the consumer? Maybe, maybe not. A decrease in filings can come from many things such as economic stability or the inability to afford the high costs of filing such as court costs. Since 2005 the cost of filing a consumer bankruptcy petition has skyrocketed. The average cost is over $350.00 dollars. To a struggling family that can be a significant deterrent in seeking relief.  Many consumer debtor’s fear the fees of bankruptcy attorneys, but don’t fully understand the flexibility involved in creating an effective and… Read More →

IRS Problems Don’t Go Away by Themselves!

     This is something that we all know but all are guilty of….procrastination. Sometimes the problems seems so annoying that evading or ignoring it seems the best remedy at the time. This, however, can be the most dangerous approach to the IRS problem. If you had a blood clot, would you just pretend it’s not there?  Of course not because doing so could be devastating. This is the same with IRS problems, left alone they are cluster bombs waiting to destroy any sense of financial well being you have. Now I realize after saying this is that the reason most… Read More →

Wrongful Death is Simply Wrong!

Jimerson, Herman Owner, Jimerson Law Firm, P.C. Contact a St. Louis, MO wrongful death attorney Serious physical injury including death can come at any time. It’s a fact of life and one that cannot be ignored. We live in a world where modern day activities can cause harm, especially traffic fatalities. There are circumstances however that aggravate the very core of this realization. Those circumstances include the recklessness of distracted, and or impaired drivers. Modern progress has made man a victim of that progress. Many don’t have the discipline to accept the fact that is no such thing as multi-tasking… Read More →

Missouri’s New Gun Legislation Is Dangerous!

Jimerson, Herman Owner, Jimerson Law Firm, P.C. Missouri lawmakers have passed dangerous legislation regarding the possession of guns, whether concealed or not. Effective January 1, 2017, all citizens of Missouri may lawfully carry concealed weapons without obtaining the proper training or certification. In the past, Missouri required individuals to go through an investigative process with the Sheriff in the county of their residence to receive a concealed carry permit. This at least provided a basic background check to determine whether the applicant was legally and mentally fit to carry a concealed weapon. Under this new law, the permit process is… Read More →

Considering the Criminal Defendant Client as a Human

WHAT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS SOMETIMES NEGLECT MAY BE COSTLY; AND THE COST OF OVERLOOKING MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE “FREEDOM” When it comes to advocating for justice, I can’t think of many higher callings than the criminal defense attorney. The criminal defense attorney takes on cases that other attorneys may shudder and run simply because the allegations are too horrendous. It takes a powerful sense of pride and belief in the institutions of this country to represent someone in a criminal matter. Advocacy and belief in a client’s innocence should not be the only factor in preparing their case. The attorney… Read More →

How Much Cerebral Palsy Is Dangerous To Infants? Ft Lauderdale

The basic understanding of cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is the name of abnormality or damage during the developing phase of the brain. It leaves severe and everlasting impacts on an infant’s ability to have power over his/her muscles. There are a number of probable causes which wreck havoc to the child’s brain.  Normally dearth of oxygen during delivery process is the main cause of cerebral palsy but this is a wrong conception, as scientists have come to the conclusion that there are various causes of cerebral palsy. If you think that your baby has suffered cerebral palsy due to the… Read More →

Get Your Queries Satisfied About The Esa Letter

Medical professionals recommend an effective therapy for the disabled people. According to them, a companion animal can provide the therapeutic outcomes due to its affection and companionship. The emotional support animal does not require any special pieces of training. The emotional or mental disability badly affects the life of a person. It is the time when a right companion is required. The ESA provides the comfort and support to such person and proves to be an integral part of their treatment. The emotional support animal owner should be aware of the potential benefits that he is eligible to obtain such… Read More →