Leaving inheritance to a minor beneficiary can pose legal challenges, unlike inheritances bequeathed or left to an adult beneficiary. The reason being is that individuals who are minors are not allowed to take control of money or assets that they inherit until they come of full legal age, which is the age of at least…
While no one wants to think about the possibility of contesting a will following the death of a loved one, at times legal action is necessary in order to protect the estate, the sentimental or monetary assets of the deceased, or the final wishes of the deceased. If you believe that a will is not…
Not everyone who seeks admission into the United States or who submits a visa application–whether immigrant or non-immigrant, in the U.S. or outside the U.S.–is eligible to enter, visit or live in the United States. In the event that you or someone you know has been denied a visa or entry into the U.S. due…
In Texas and Arizona, typically, community property subject to distribution in a divorce proceeding is divided between the spouses based on a system that is considered “just and fair” and usually requires a 50/50 split of all assets acquired during the marriage, including 401k plans, retirement plans and income derived during the marriage. However, such…
Drug charges leading to a plea agreement or a conviction, more so than many other criminal offenses (except aggravated felonies), can have long lasting repercussions, especially for non-immigrants, immigrants and undocumented individuals living in the United States.