My blog will shortly end. I have left Alabama to return to Indiana where I have joined my brother, Tom, in practicing law. You can find us at www.TheTaxSolvers.com. This will enable me to be closer to my parents who are now 91 and 89 and still living at home. Thanks to my many clients…
Yesterday, I took a friend a large cooler with multiple bags of ice and, of course, some BBQ, who lives not far from this location. (Friends know I consider it a main food group.) I saw first hand the amount of destruction in Pleasant Grove. It was very sad to see piles of rubble of…
Image by Yellow Snow Photography via Flickr It’s getting darker earlier each day and also it’s dark until later in the morning. That means it’s harder to see. The photo here is quite beautiful. We don’t normally have snow in Alabama. We do have rain (something we haven’t had much of lately) and darkness. You…
Image by Getty Images via Daylife A settlement of a case means that both sides have to agree to the terms of the settlement, how much money is paid and when it is paid as well as any other terms the parties may agree upon. Many people get the idea that they can simply demand…
Image by MrsHBalentine via Flickr The religious season – football – in Alabama starts this labor day weekend. Many people are excited about the beginning of the season. Many will be traveling to games, the lake and other outings for a last hurrah of end of summer. This is also one of the most dangerous…
Pennsylvania lawyer, Dave Frees, is an attorney in the estate planning and asset protection area that I highly recommend. Why? Dave is a lifetime learner in all areas of life. He’s written books on communications, as well as information within his legal expertise. I was thrilled when he read my book and recommended it. I…
Every year a child dies from a toy when it never should have occurred. Right now parents across the country are trying to finish their Christmas shopping. Added to the difficulty is a declining economy. Everyone is trying to stretch their dollars when buying gifts. Be careful when buying gifts. We all laugh when we…
Reckless driving and buying alcohol for minors in Alabama can have huge liability implications for their parent. In a series of articles, I’ve been looking at the tragedy as a result of the driving of Nick Bollea, professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s son, where the passenger was horribly injured from the standpoint of what would be…
“In 2005, motor vehicle traffic crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 6 and 8 through 34.” NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis (DOT HS 810 936 April 2008). Every kind of vehicle wreck can quickly lead to disaster for a family.