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Dealing With Unsafe Conditions

Steps to take if you think conditions at your workplace pose a hazard to your health or safety.

Elder Abuse - Possible Indicators of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation

The following descriptions are not necessarily proof of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. But they may be clues that a problem exists, and that a report needs to be made to law enforcement or Adult Protective Services.

Health and Safety FAQ

How Dog Owners Can Avoid Being Bitten by a Lawsuit

If you've got a dog, take some simple steps to prevent injuries -- and legal headaches.

Landlord Liability for Tenant Injuries FAQ

Landlord Liability: Insurance FAQ

How insurance can help protect a rental property business.

Make Notes About Your Accident and Injuries

Writing down the details is far easier -- and more accurate -- than relying on your memory.

Notify People Who May Be Responsible for Your Injuries

If you intend to file a claim for your injuries, it's important to notify potential defendants after the accident.

Preserve Evidence of Fault and Damages

Act quickly to protect evidence and find witnesses who can help you prove your case to an insurance company.

Proving Fault for Defective Product Injuries

If you've been injured by a dangerous consumer product, it's usually not hard to recover compensation for your injuries.

Proving Fault in Slip and Fall Accidents

These guidelines will help you determine who is responsible if you slip or trip and fall on someone else's property.

Traffic Accidents FAQ

Workers' Compensation FAQ

Arranging to Donate Your Body

How to arrange a full body donation to a medical institution.

Arranging to Donate Your Organs

How to donate your organs after death.

Charitable Trusts: Tax Breaks for Do-Gooders

If you want to give a big gift to charity, consider a charitable trust.

Checklist for Getting Your Financial Affairs in Order

Take the following steps to help your family should you die or become incapacitated.

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

If you have children, you should choose a personal guardian -- someone to raise them in the unlikely event you can't.

Choosing an Executor FAQ

Choosing Your Healthcare Agent

Name the best person to direct your medical care if you are unable to do so yourself.

Do You Need Life Insurance?

Not everyone needs life insurance. Find out whether or not you do.

Duty of Medical Personnel to Honor Your Healthcare Directives

Know when health care providers must follow your instructions for medical care -- and when they may not.

Estate and Gift Tax FAQ

Family Members' Right to Inherit

Your closest relatives may have a right to claim part of your estate.

FAQ for Executors

Final Arrangements FAQ

Get Organized Now

Help your family -- and make your executor's job easier -- by getting your paperwork in order.

Getting Your Retirement Money Early -- Without Penalty

Just can't wait for your retirement funds? Painless advice on how to get your retirement money early.

How Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances Work

Durable powers of attorney for finances -- a simple way to arrange for someone to handle your finances if you can't.

How Healthcare Directives Work

It's smart to make documents setting out your wishes for health care in case you are ever unable to speak for yourself.

How Living Trusts Avoid Probate

Here's the lowdown on basic probate-avoiding living trusts.

Is It Time to Change Your Estate Plan?

Make sure your will reflects your current wishes and situation.

Leaving Property to Young Children

It's easy to arrange for someone to manage any property you leave to young children.

Life Insurance Options

When it comes to choosing a life insurance policy, you may feel dazed by your options. Here are the basic types and the pros and cons of each.

Living Trust FAQ

Married Couples: Who Owns What?

Be sure you know what property is yours to leave or give away.

Probate FAQ

Reducing Estate Tax by Making Gifts

Making gifts during your life can provide you with tax savings and more.

Reducing Estate Taxes by Transferring Ownership of Your Life Insurance Policy

Lower your beneficiaries' estate taxes by not owning your life insurance policy.

Retirement Plan FAQ

Tax-Saving AB Trusts

Couples can save a bundle on estate taxes with this kind of trust.

The Estate Tax Is Dead (Maybe)

The estate tax will be fully repealed by 2010 but may come back in 2011.

The Executor's Job

What's involved in wrapping up an estate.

The Perils of Prepayment Plans

Tips on shopping for funeral goods and services.

Top Myths About Retirement Plans

Test your knowledge to see how much you know about taking your money out.

Using Life Insurance to Provide for Your Kids

Life insurance may be a good source of income for your children if you die. Here's what you should know.

What You Can Cover in Your Healthcare Directives

An overview of some important medical issues you'll face when preparing a living will and a power of attorney for health care.

What You Can't Do in Your Will

Wills aren't the place to handle certain kinds of property or issues.

Wills FAQ

Is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage really an important part of my automobile policy?

How much automobile coverage should I carry?

I have recently been involved in an accident and the other driver's insurance company has contacted me and offered to pay my medical expenses. Do I really need a lawyer?

I am not a litigation minded person. If I retain an attorney, will I necessarily have to sue the party responsible for my injuries?

I have been named personal representative / executor in someone's will. How do I administer the estate?