You may have a living trust and think that you are done with your estate planning. That may or may not be the case. Trusts can take many forms. They could be complete or incomplete, appropriate or inappropriate. Here are…
You may have a living trust and think that you are done with your estate planning. That may or may not be the case. Trusts can take many forms. They could be complete or incomplete, appropriate or inappropriate. Here are…
Ask most people what country is the source of the majority of immigrants to Texas, and the vast majority would probably and rightfully answer with Mexico, the Lone Star State’s neighbor to the south. However, it is safe to say…
Palliative care is a branch of medicine devoted to improving quality of life for people diagnosed with serious illnesses. Receiving such care can make a huge difference in patients’ lives, but many people do not know that it exists, or…
The Social Security Administration recently announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2014. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for some 63 million Americans will increase by 1.5 percent. The ceiling on earnings subject to Social Security taxes will also…
If politics gets out of the way, there may yet be hope for immigration reform. This fall’s government shutdown brought the debate of many issues to a halt, including immigration reform. Now, however, the reform agenda is back in the…
Some homeowners disdain vinyl flooring, but it actually has a valuable place in home renovation projects. It used to be that vinyl flooring didn’t wear well and just had a “cheaper” look, even when it was newly laid. The product…
The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine is seeking to reduce diagnosis errors and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released preliminary data from 2011 showing that nearly 17 percent of fatal injuries in the workplace are caused by…
Happy Holidays from DUI and criminal attorney Thomas C. Grajek! The holidays are upon us which means a lot of parties and celebrations. While it is not illegal to drink and drive, it is always best to have a designated…
The amount of monthly Social Security benefit checks will increase by 1.5 percent in 2014. The annual cost-of-living adjustment is expected to add $19 to the average Social Security check for retired workers, for an average monthly benefit of $1,294.…
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