Payable on death, or POD, designations are commonly used in estate planning. There are many benefits to its use, but there are some situations in which it should be avoided. To help you determine whether or not a POD designation would help you, here is what you need to know.
What Is a Payable on Death Designation?
Payable on death designations are usually available for bank accounts, retirement plans, and some other assets.
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If you are involved in an auto accident caused by another driver, it is very important to be able to prove you are not at fault. You will need to prove you did not cause the accident to both the auto insurance company and the court system. However, unless you have another party who is willing to admit they were at fault, this may not be easy to do. There are certain types of evidence you can use to help prove you did not cause the accident.
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If you want to apply for a liquor license in California, then there are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind. First of all, you are going to need to decide what kind of license you are looking for. There are 5 main types:
On-Sale General - This is the broadest category of license that you can get in California. If you want to sell any type of alcohol with the least number of restrictions, then you need an on-sale general license.
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The law treats workers' compensation as a sort of compromise. It gives workers insurance for on-the-job accidents and quicker resolution of a claim once an accident does happen than they'd see if forced to file a personal injury suit. In return, the employer gets immunity from personal injury lawsuits every time an employee is injured.
However, there are times that compromise is abused by employers seeking to avoid responsibility for intentional violations of specific safety requirements.
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Using a surrogate to start or expand your family can be an ideal solution for couples who are suffering from infertility. When using a surrogate, either the biological parents' sperm and eggs can be used, or donor sperm or eggs can be utilized to create a viable embryo that will be implanted in the uterus of the surrogate mother. While surrogacy is a very good option, it is not a simple process and many things must be considered to ensure that the whole process is done in a way that protects the interests of all parties involved.
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