Jackson Missouri Legal Blog
Updating your estate plan when you remarry
A second marriage means new and exciting changes are in store for you and your family, but it also means it may be time to take a second look at your estate plan. The actions you take when estate planning may impact how much your children, your ex-spouse and current...
Are you eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
You work hard to support your loved ones, but in these current economic times, money for the mortgage and car payments may be scarce. Although the thought of going through a bankruptcy is scary, it may be your only recourse. Look at the following information...
The potentially devastating consequences of crush injuries
When your body becomes trapped between two hard surfaces that squeeze it with great pressure, you suffer a crush injury that severely compresses your affected body part or parts. Not surprisingly, the longer you remain trapped, the more damage the crush injury does. ...
Do you qualify for drug court in Missouri?
The Missouri Drug Court Program provides supervised substance use recovery for eligible offenders. Entering this program can help you avoid jail time and achieve a drug-free lifestyle. If you are facing charges for a nonviolent offense and struggle with drug or...
Avoid these 3 potentially life-threatening ladder mistakes
Ladders are necessary equipment at many workplaces across the Show Me State. However, ladders can be extremely dangerous because they create such a significant fall risk. In 2017, more than 36,000 individuals lost their lives in falls. A fall from a ladder may make it...
Distracted driving and personal injury crashes
You see distracted drivers every day in Missouri. They are talking on their phones. They are texting. They are not paying full attention to the road. They are causing personal injury crashes. A recent study found Missouri has the weakest distracted driving laws in the...
Laws for filing a personal injury claim in Missouri
When the negligence of a person or business causes serious injuries, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. This type of legal claim can cover your lost wages, medical expenses and other costs resulting from the injury. Before you move forward, make...
Two financial consequences of divorce to consider
Divorce does not just herald the beginning of a new chapter. For many separating couples, it also brings about an increase in financial awareness. In addition to deciding who gets the kids, dog and vacation property, you have to figure out how to finance a divorce...
What are the criteria for expungement?
Having a criminal record can put limitations on where you work, where you live and other aspects of your life. Having the opportunity to seal your record and get a clean slate is quite beneficial. Missouri does offer you the chance to expunge your criminal record. ...
Estate beneficiaries may file a lawsuit to remove a trustee
A bank established in Missouri has the authority to serve as a trustee to an estate and carry out the grantor's instructions for managing the assets held in its trust. When heirs allege that a trustee breached a duty of care by mismanaging assets, however, they may...
