When you have been convicted of a crime, your sentence may be too harsh or unreasonable. There are special circumstances which your criminal defense attorney can use to bargain for a lesser sentence or no sentence at all. If any of these circumstances apply to you, consult with your attorney.
Death Penalty or Life Sentence When You Are Already Dying
If, during the course of your trial, you are diagnosed with an illness that is typically fatal, your attorney can request that you receive a lighter sentence than the one that is handed to you.
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If you are elderly, disabled or sick with a debilitating health problem that prevents you from working for a full year, you may be eligible for social security payments. However, there are different types of disability programs that you may benefit from. Therefore, it is important to be sure that you have filled out each application within the appropriate time frame. Otherwise, there is the very real possibility of you or your dependents losing out on substantial amounts of money that you will be unable to recoup.
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When a loved one dies, you may get some unexpected news: you have just been chosen as the deceased person's executor. An executor has a big responsibility, as they are responsible for finding that person's assets and managing them until they can be given to those inheriting them. It can be anything from looking through their securities and insurance policies, to selling off real estate. You do have a choice about whether or not you want to be their executor, but before you agree or decline, there are some things you should know.
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By the time you're old enough to end up in a nursing home, you'll be on Medicare, but the coverage that Medicare provides for nursing homes is somewhat limited, so you'll most likely end up on Medicaid. The difference is with Medicaid, your nursing home expenses have to be paid upon your death, and they can force the sale of your home to recover some of that money. Here is how you can keep your home in your family and not lose possession of it during your life time.
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Social Security Disability claim and workers compensation claims can be complex. Having the right Social Security Disability lawyer, and knowing what you should expect from them can make navigating the claims process less stressful for you and your family. Here are some of the basics you should know:
What a Social Security Disability lawyer does
A Social Security Disability lawyer will help you to collect any unpaid funds which you are owed.
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