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Eminent domain: How much will you get for your property?
It’s common knowledge that the government can acquire private property for public use. However, they have to compensate the property’s owner as stated in the Fifth Amendment. The constitution provides for just compensation which may be open to interpretation. Technically, the compensation is not supposed to enrich you. Instead, it should make you whole again…
2 different powers of attorney
If you’re considering using a power of attorney as part of your estate plan, it can be a wise move. This power of attorney can be helpful if you’re incapacitated for some reason and you can’t make your own decisions. The person that you choose is legally allowed to do this for you. There are…
4 defensive driving tips to reduce your risk of a crash
Every time you drive, you take your life and the lives of the passengers in your vehicle in your hands. It is easy to ignore the risk because driving is part of everyday life. However, it only takes a few moments for someone to completely change the quality of your life or your family’s. Defensive…
When can a trucking company be held liable following an accident?
Usually, drivers take the blame following an accident since they were behind the wheel at the time of the crash. However, situations beyond their control can lead to an accident in some cases. It means that another party could be responsible. When it comes to accidents involving trucks where the driver is an employee, that…
What do property owners need to know about eminent domain?
When you buy real estate, you likely look at it as a long-term or even permanent commitment. You will pay on a mortgage for many years. People who purchase their own home and business owners who buy commercial property will invest a significant amount of their income in the purchase costs and maintenance expenses for…