If you suffer from sleep disorders, panic attacks or anxiety, your doctor may prescribe you CNS depressants. These medications work on the central nervous system to slow down brain activity, causing you to feel calm and sleepy. Because of their potential for abuse,...
If you have a disabled relative, you may be strongly considering using your estate plan to improve the quality of his or her life. Because you do not want a cash gift to interfere with the government benefits your loved one currently receives, you may decide to form a...
If something unanticipated leaves you incapacitated and unable to voice your preferences, your physicians or loved ones may not know how to proceed. A Pennsylvania advance directive such as a living will gives you a chance to outline your preferences when it comes to...
Suffering a hip fracture can be a serious risk to your health. To repair a break in the hip, surgeons may have to replace the hip or perform a surgical repair on the site. Afterward, you need physical therapy. Mayo Clinic stresses the seriousness of a hip fracture by...
Divorce is going to cause stress no matter what you do, but there are ways you can make it easier for everyone. You can help set the stage for working together rather than fighting each other, which can make a huge difference in how everyone feels about the process....
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites have become exceedingly popular in recent years. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, more than 70% of American adults admit to regularly using some type of social media. While there is usually...
The U.S. bankruptcy code offers several exemptions that generally allow you to keep some of your property. For example, furniture, clothes, personal belongings and professional tools may continue to remain in your possession. As noted by WTOP News, if you have...
Vehicle accidents carry a lot of risks for injury. Many walk away from these accidents. Others are not so lucky. Spinal cord injuries may result from a severe accident, leading to loss of motor control and even full paralysis of your limbs. As the National Spinal...
Also known as a Supplemental Needs Trust, a third-party Special Needs Trust is a valuable estate planning option for parents who have a child with a social, mental or physical disability that may prevent him or her from becoming financially independent. This type of...
When you face a criminal charge in court, the burden of proof is on the prosecutor. That means that the prosecutor must offer evidence to show that you committed the crime. One of the best ways to defend yourself is to prove that the evidence the prosecutor wants to...
