Prenuptial agreements were once relatively rare. Only the very wealthy and people in unusual family circumstances negotiated marital contracts. Many people negatively judged those who requested prenuptial agreements. That has changed in recent years. The negative...
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What is an advance health care directive, and why do you need it?
Picture this: You have been incapacitated by a sudden catastrophic injury or illness. You can’t speak or make decisions about your health care. Family members may be left wondering what the best way forward is since they don’t know your medical preferences. Such an...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
A dangerous part of someone’s property may qualify as an attractive nuisance. This is an acknowledgment that there is an inherent danger and that the specific part of the property may be attractive to children, who could then be injured. A common example of this is a...