There are more pets than children in American households, and for many people, old and young alike, pets are as much a part of their family as any human, and sometimes more so. Planning for your companion animals is a... Read more
By: Megan A. Moghtaderi, Esq. No one likes facing their own mortality, but during this time of pandemic as COVID-19 is affecting society worldwide across all ages, races, and genders, it causes us to pause. Life is fragile and worth... Read more
By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. Third in our series regarding attorney's fees and "Do I really Have to Pay for This?!?!? The general answer is “No!” The “American rule” is that each side has to bear their own attorney’s fees. (California... Read more
By: W. Bailey Smith, Esq. Yes, as I believe transparency is the best approach to estate planning. Transparency varies between families but at a minimum, you need to share with your family the actual location of your original documents, the... Read more
By: W. Bailey Smith, Esq. An IRA is an individual retirement account. It is owned by you, an individual, not your trust. An IRA is a retirement account and is similar to a 401(k), a 403(b) account, or a pension... Read more
By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. Second in our series regarding attorney's fees and "Do I really Have to Pay for This?!?!? The general answer is “No!” The “American rule” is that each side has to bear their own attorney’s fees. (California... Read more
By Brian Ramsey, Esq. Brian Ramsey, a senior litigation attorney at TLD Law, held the firm’s first virtual mediation this week through Zoom. The mediation was long set for April before the pandemic. So it was imperative that it continue... Read more
By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. There is one question every probate or trust litigant asks at some point during their case: "Does the other side have to pay my attorney's fees?" From petitioner's side the question often goes something like this:... Read more
By Daniel A. Cooper, Esq. and Roy Jimenez, Esq. Overview On March 13, 2020, at a little before 2:30 p.m., we secured what we can only assume was the last jury verdict before the Courts temporarily closed due to the... Read more
By: Lauren Doyle, Esq. During the current crisis many individuals have suffered a substantial loss of income due to job loss, reduction in hours, or temporary business closure. This reality has resulted in people reevaluating their current debts and obligations.... Read more
