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Family Law covers issues that can have a major impact on individual’s lives.  Family involves emotionally charged issues such as child custody battles, division of assets during a divorce as well as wills, and what happens when they are contested.  The National Law Review is a free resource and can provide information to individuals confronting these difficult issues, and is a great place to start gathering information. 

Divorce, Child Custody & Adoption

The dissolution of a marriage is an emotionally charged legal situation, with a variety of factors that must be considered based on each individual’s situation, the laws of the states involved, and the circumstances of the dissolution.  Additionally, the presence (or lack thereof) of a prenuptial agreement has a significant impact on the proceedings, as well as the attitudes of the parties exiting the marriage.  Division of a variety of assets must be considered before a divorce is final; including assets like Trusts, 401Ks, and Military Pensions.  The National Law Review provides overviews of the process and can give readers an idea of what to expect throughout the divorce process.  The attorneys who write for the National Law Review are experts who regularly provide legal analysis of a variety of scenarios that can impact divorce proceedings.

If children are involved in a divorce, the situation can become much more complicated.  With that in mind, the National Law Review has expert analysis on child custody situations and scenarios, as well as information on how parents can approach these issues with their children’s best interests in mind.  With the high stakes in these legal proceedings, the National Law Review’s legal experts and writers have considered a variety of scenarios and can provide insight into what to expect for some of these situations. 

Additionally, legal issues related to adoption are also covered on the site; especially as it relates to discrimination against same-sex in adoption proceedings by agencies as state laws change.

Estate Planning and Wills

The National Law Review also covers issues related to estate plans and wills. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and IRS policy changes, updates to estate planning strategies and trust administration is available on the site.  Additionally, visitors can also find information about gift/estate taxes and analysis of the changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, unusual legal situations like challenging a previously concealed will and other situations that require thoughtful planning, such as estate planning for beneficiaries with special needs, are addressed by legal experts on the National Law Review’s site.

Personal Injury 

Personal injury news is also covered in the National Law Review.  Topics including wrongful death, birth injuries, e-cigarette injuries, abuse in a nursing home setting, hospital injuries, slip and fall cases, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), among others.  The legal experts who write for the National Law Review have extensive experience in personal injury cases, holding individuals and corporations responsible for their negligent conduct, and provide expert analysis of a variety of situations for NLR readers.

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Recent Family, Divorce, Inheritance, Estate & Trust Law News

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Jun
26
2019
Supreme Court Update: Knick v. Township of Scott (No. 17-647), NC Dep’t of Revenue v. Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust (No. 18-457), PDR Network v. Carlton Harris Chiropractic (No. 17-1705), and McDonough v. Smith (No. 18-485). Wiggin and Dana LLP
Nov
21
2018
Year-end Reminder: 2018 Changes to ERISA Claims Procedures Apply to More than Just Long Term Disability Plans Wiggin and Dana LLP
May
29
2020
Non-Residents Owning Real Estate in Connecticut – Possible Strategy for Minimizing Tax Wiggin and Dana LLP
Jan
31
2020
Enforceability of “No Contest” Clauses in Connecticut Wills and Trusts Wiggin and Dana LLP
Aug
25
2021
SLATS — Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts: Summer 2021 Wiggin and Dana LLP
Oct
3
2018
PCS Advisory: Non-Tax Reasons for Estate Planning Wiggin and Dana LLP
Aug
25
2021
Dynasty Trusts Wiggin and Dana LLP
Feb
19
2020
Mediation Can Be an Especially Effective Tool in Business Divorce Litigation Norris McLaughlin P.A.
May
11
2021
Friends and Family Fraud: LLC Does It Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Feb
19
2020
The SECURE Act and Its Impact on Your Estate Plan Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
22
2021
Major Victory for Adults Who Provide Home Care for Parents Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Apr
14
2021
Beneficiaries Should Exercise Caution Before Filing a Caveat Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Dec
29
2023
Litigation Within the Family is Sometimes Unavoidable Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jun
23
2021
Truth and Myth in 'I Care a Lot' Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
16
2021
Business Divorce Attorneys Often Must Help Their Clients Navigate the Emotions of Inter-Family Litigation Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Apr
30
2024
Great Job, Kiddo!: Navigating Succession When Owners Seek to Hire Their Children Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Nov
3
2021
It’s Open Enrollment – Time to Get Knowledgeable about Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare/Medigap Policies Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
4
2024
How Can I Help My Loved One Who Is Struggling Living Alone But Won’t Admit It? Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Feb
6
2024
What You Need to Know About the New 2024 Medicaid Asset and Income Thresholds Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
5
2022
How to Determine if Your Family Member Needs Help and How You Can Assist without Overstepping Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Feb
6
2020
Tomorrow May Come Sooner Than You Think… Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
16
2020
Protect Your Spouse and Children by Updating Your Estate Plan Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Sep
23
2022
IRS Extends Time to Elect Portability Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Oct
13
2022
Lessons from an Elder Abuse Story with a (Relatively) Happy Ending Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Apr
27
2023
What to Do When You Suspect Falsified Documents by Majority Shareholders Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Dec
7
2023
Estate of Michael Jones: A Reminder to Keep Designations of Non-Probate Assets Consistent with Your Testamentary Intentions Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
25
2021
What Do We Do With the Stimulus Check for a Parent on Medicaid? Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jun
1
2021
The Importance of Exculpatory Language in Litigation against Fiduciaries Norris McLaughlin P.A.
 

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