At the Law Office of Scott M. Schweiger, we have helped dozens of clients with the most complex estate planning issues. One question that clients are often afraid to ask is whether or not their children can be written out of their will. The short answer: yes. We understand that the distribution of your assets …
The Law Office of Scott M. Schweiger specializes in personal injury auto accidents, slips, falls, and all manner of personal injury cases. We know what it takes to successfully bring a claim to resolution. Because we can’t stand the thought of innocent people missing out on legitimate claims, we’re sharing three best practices to help …
Did you know that without gap insurance you run the risk of paying for a vehicle even if it is totaled? Fault or no fault, liability coverage or not. Let’s face it, cars can be expensive. Tires and oil changes, insurance and registration, the cost is much more than just the loan payment. When budgets …
There are numerous situations in which state minimum auto insurance coverage is not enough to cover the expenses associated with an accident. Last month we discussed the importance of having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, which is often overlooked, but never regretted. Today, we are looking a med pay, medical payment coverage. What is Medical Payment coverage? …
Most of us try to get away with buying the least amount of auto insurance possible. If you’re lucky, you’ve never had to make an auto insurance claim. So why pay for coverage you’ll never need, right? Not exactly. When you are getting a quote online, you may learn the price of the coverage but …
Our most recent article explored the value of having a Durable Power of Attorney. For many readers it raised the question, “Is a durable power of attorney the same as a power of attorney?” The short answer is, no. While both a power of attorney and a durable power of attorney appoint an agent on …
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We’ve all heard horror stories of elderly or disabled family members being placed in a facility with deplorable living conditions and abusive staff members. Or the children of an Alzheimer’s patient who labor in court for months, draining their savings, trying to appoint a guardian over their parent’s financial or medical matters. An ordinary will …
Over the years, I’ve learned that many people have misconceptions about wills and trusts. Some think that they are for the extremely wealthy, while others plan to put them off until they retire. Sadly, these perceptions couldn’t be more untrue. Whether you are just starting out, or are counting down the days to retirement, you have a fortune, …
If you read our article last month, we gave an overview of when you should consider filing for bankruptcy. We understand that you’re already overwhelmed, so trying to navigate the bankruptcy courts is just one more thing on your plate. One of the many things we will help you decide is which type of bankruptcy to file. There are …
If you have been injured, it’s important to be as proactive as possible to help your claim. While the office of Scott M. Schweiger is working to build your case, here are some steps you can take to become a reliable witness for your own personal injury case: Obtain a notebook and label it “Dear …
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