Who is Likely to Challenge a Will?

A major reason many people have a lawyer handle their estate planning and administration is to ensure that their goals are carried out exactly as they want. One problem you want to avoid is having someone challenge your will and your dispositions. Not everyone has standing to raise a challenge to your estate plan; only…

Filing for Bankruptcy During Litigation

A bankruptcy action can stop, end, or simply complicate an existing lawsuit and whether it’s a step you’re considering for your business or you believe the opposing party may consider during your civil lawsuit, it’s something to discuss with your business litigation attorney. When a debtor files a bankruptcy case, an automatic stay is issued…

Estate Planning for New Grandparents

Having a grandchild can be an incredibly rewarding experience, grandparents having a chance to rediscover the joy of babies and children and truly savor the experience. Many new grandparents often want to consider changes to their estate plan to take into consideration their new grandchild and ensure the resources they have amassed over their lifetime…

Social Media as Evidence in Litigation

Social media is a huge part of our lives and our businesses, from marketing to connecting and supporting customers. Few people think about the consequences of communicating on social media, even when they’re involved in litigation, until it’s too late. While larger organizations have social media policies for employee communications as complex marketing and messaging…

Can You Sue Santa?

If your child knows what a subpoena is, and suggests sending one to Santa in order to determine preemptively whether she is on the naughty or nice list, she may be the child of a lawyer. If that same child, when the requested bike lacks a basket, suggests suing Santa, then it’s time for a…