Author: Hayden Parsons
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New Benefits Rules for Vets Discharged Other Than Honorable
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created new rules for Veterans with a character of discharge (COD) determination of Other Than Honorable (OTH) conditions. character of discharge determinations and their impact on benefit eligibility. Having an Other Than Honorable discharge determination or an Absent Without Leave (AWOL) related discharge may no longer stop Service…
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Think About Practical Planning for Your College-Bound Kid’s Health
The last thing a parent thinks about college planning is their college-bound kid’s health. As children leave the nest, it’s easy to overlook a crucial legal change–they are legal adults. The magic age of 18 opens a new world of challenges from entering the workforce or going to pursue a college degree. It is important…
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What Do You Need For A VA Disability Claim?
Navigating VA disability claims can be extremely challenging. Veterans can often feel overwhelmed at everything needed to successfully process or appeal a VA disability claim. The best place to start is by gathering all the necessary documents before trying to start the process. Here’s a simple list of information you may need to file your…
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10 Ways You can Spot a Fake Government Form Scam
Fake forms and scams have been plaguing the country for some time now. No one is immune from these devious attempts to rob you of your money, not even a law firm. Recently, our firm received a fake form scam in the mail. Instead of immediately shredding it, we figured it would be a perfect…
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Intestate Succession – The Decider of Inheritance Without a Will
Intestate succession is how a court determines how your estate is distributed when you have no valid Will. Having a valid Will is called testate, while not have a Will is called intestate. The rules governing intestate succession vary by state. In Indiana, these rules are found in the Indiana Probate Code (Ind. Code §…
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Simplified
Am I an employee or an independent contractor? Why does it matter? In today’s job market it’s not unusual for Americans to juggle multiple jobs to make ends meet. Many people have a “side-gig” that provides extra income – often in marketing, sales, or other commission-based work. However, when tax day rolls around some workers…
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Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship – What’s the Difference?
If you have been given power of attorney or appointed as a guardian for someone, you have important responsibilities. Both roles mean that you must act in the best interests of the other person. When you have these responsibilities, you are called a fiduciary, and the tasks you must do are called fiduciary duties. As…
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How to Conquer VA Math Confusion! Understanding Disability Ratings
What is VA Math? VA math is the key to Veterans Disability Compensation ratings. Unlike the type of math that you and I are familiar with – VA math isn’t very straightforward. Here’s a question: What is 50 + 30? If you guessed 80, like any person with a basic understanding of math, you’d be…
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The Invincibility Myth – Young Adults & Planning for the Unexpected
“It couldn’t possibly happen to me.” Invincibility. This subconscious thought sits in the back of our minds every day. You hear stories of drunk drivers wrecking a vehicle, homeowners falling from a ladder and landing in just the wrong way to cause a hospital visit, or sudden severe illnesses drastically changing the lives of seemingly…