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Construction workers need proper PPE
To be safe on the job, construction workers have to have the right personal protection equipment (PPE). This industry is one of the most hazardous in the United States, producing the highest number of fatal accidents year after year. Hazards are often unpredictable,...
When can you back out of a house deal?
House deals happen all the time -- and most of them go smoothly enough. But what happens when the deal starts to sour and you’re having second thoughts? If you’re the potential buyer, backing out of your offer is usually fairly simple. Most of the time, buyers want...
What are the construction industry’s Fatal Four?
If you’re a construction worker, it is very important to understand the specific risks that you face on the job. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration tracks statistics on construction sites all over the United States, and an analysis of these...
How regularly should I update my estate plan?
Estate planning may seem like a one-and-done deal, but that’s not the case. Drafting an estate plan is only the beginning of the process; keeping your estate plan updated is what’s necessary. Without an updated estate plan in place, if you fall ill or pass away...
Estate planning is something most people haven’t done
There is one key legal step that most Americans simply haven’t gotten around to doing yet, even though all of them will need to do it at some point: They still need to create an estate plan to make end-of-life decisions and leave their assets to their heirs. It’s...
Health care: Power of attorney vs health care proxy
Have you planned for the possibility that you might become incapacitated or disabled? Many people do not properly address this issue during their estate planning efforts. When left to chance, this estate plan omission could result in hardship for your surviving family...
Your HOA is threatening to foreclose
There’s a lot of economic uncertainty happening in different industries right now, and affected employees are being forced to make some tough choices about which bills to pay and which to let slide. That may run some people into trouble with their homeowners...
Florida homeowners associations have right to regulate rentals
Summer is around the corner, and a Florida condo owner wants to spend two or three months out of state with extended family. They’re thinking about renting out their home to bring in some extra money while they’re gone. It’s a good idea – as long as they check with...
What should you include in your construction contract?
Whether you're building a new home, remodeling a major room or adding on to your existing house, hiring a contractor can put you in a vulnerable position. These workers have access to your home and often demand a portion of the payment for their services up front,...
Three common questions about reasonable disability accommodation
Homeowners’ associations and condominium associations required by law to make “reasonable accommodations” for their disabled residents and the public. What is a reasonable accommodation? That depends on the facility and the resident’s needs. What does the law require?...
