Being asked to serve as an executor of a will or trustee of a trust is a significant responsibility that comes with legal obligations that you need to be aware of prior to accepting such a role. A fiduciary is someone in a position of trust and must act in the best interests of the…
In a recent memorandum, Acting Attorney General Pam Bondi announced significant changes to federal charging and sentencing policies. This ‘Ashcroftian’ memo directs prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges and enforce mandatory minimum sentences more rigorously, marking a shift from previous ‘Smart on Crime’ initiatives. The new policies aim to standardize charging decisions and underscore…
President Trump grants clemency to January 6 offenders, issuing pardons and commutations for those convicted in connection with the Capitol riot. Read the latest updates here. President Trump granted clemency to hundreds of individuals who were charged with or convicted of actions around the United States Capitol on January 6. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald…
Probate is a legal process that oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s assets and debts. It can be a complex and time-consuming undertaking, involving various court procedures, documents, and fees. There are different types of probate, each with its own set of rules and requirements. It’s important to understand the types of probate to…
With our federal government growing so much over the past several decades people are often placed in situations where they come into contact with the federal government or one of its agencies. Sometimes these agencies, or the people that work for them, are responsible for negligently causing someone a catastrophic injury. For example, a post…
Your consultation with the Guest and Gray Law Firm personal injury team is completely free. When you hire a personal injury attorney for your truck accident case, you don’t pay any money up front. Instead, Guest and Gray Law Firm truck accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means that the truck accident team is…
Insurance company representatives will tell you that you don’t. The last thing that an insurance company or large commercial trucking company wants you to do after an accident is hire a lawyer. These companies are experienced at dealing with people injured by their drivers or employees and hope to get you to settle before you…
Federal law requires that large commercial trucking companies carry insurance in order to compensate people who are injured in truck accidents. Federal law sets minimum insurance limits for large commercial trucks and for the large commercial vehicles, whether they transport hazardous material or carry passengers. If you have been injured in an accident with a…
Lately, our firm has received a lot of questions about Lady Bird Deeds. Questions ranging from What are they? How do they work? Etc. Below is the basic breakdown of what a Lady Bird Deed is… Where Does the Name Lady Bird Come From? Contrary to popular belief, according to Gerry W. Beyer and Kerri…
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