If you are dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, or have dealt with one in the past, you will probably agree that there are some areas that are pretty confusing. One of the more complicated areas is the topic of Treatment Parameters. Today’s article will focus on this topic and hopefull... continue reading »
If you own and operate a small business in one of our lake communities, you know the importance of name recognition. A unique business name and logo can help a business stand out and get noticed by potential customers. Picture the logo for Sea Ray boats – it looks like a stylized silver wave an... continue reading »
Today’s article focuses on vocational rehabilitation and retraining. I often get phone calls or have initial consultations involving injured workers who have no idea that they are entitled to rehabilitation services. Often times the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will not provide a Q... continue reading »
This time of year we get a lot of calls regarding lake access. Â The calls vary but here are a few issues that come up time and time again. Â Many off-water lots have an easement across a lake lot for lake access. Unfortunately, many of these easements are quite old and vaguely worded. Â Does the... continue reading »
If you read our law firm’s articles on a regular basis, you have gained a basic understanding of estate planning and the documents that make up an estate plan. For this article, I’ll be addressing the process of estate planning itself and discussing how each component of an estate plan works ... continue reading »
This article will focus on determining when is the right time to settle your personal injury file. The answer to this question is typically a case-by-case decision, but there are some things to think about when determining whether it’s the right time to settle.
First thing to consider is... continue reading »
For years people have tried to transfer wealth before death. Â There are many reasons for doing so but often the main motivation was estate tax avoidance. Â Now, with changes in tax law and very high exemptions, most people will not pay any estate tax upon death. Â A more recent motivation has be... continue reading »
In recent articles for this column, we have talked about the benefits of owning a home in an Association community. We have also talked about the overall framework for the operation and governance of an Association. In today’s article, we outline the role and responsibilities of an Associationâ... continue reading »
When a person experiences a work place injury they are often confused as to what types of benefits they may be entitled to. Quite often I get phone calls and walk-ins wanting some guidance on what an accepted workers’ compensation claim entitles the injured worker to. This article will focus on... continue reading »
Before you build or even before you purchase the lot, if possible, confirm if any variances, conditional use permits or other zoning approvals are required. If you fail to do that, you will be stuck applying for an after-the-fact variance or other approvals and it’s always easier to ask for p... continue reading »
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