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Differences Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Most personal or “consumer debt” bankruptcies are either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 cases. In rare instances, an individual with considerable unsecured ...
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Taking a Look at Non-Compete Agreements in Colorado
Employers include non-compete clauses in employment contracts with startling regularity. However, Colorado only allows for the enforcement of such ...
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Should I Talk to the Other Driver's Insurance Company After an Accident?
After an accident, insurance companies for both drivers try and sort out liability, hinging on the vehicle’s damage, eyewitness testimony, video and ...
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Differences Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Most personal or “consumer debt” bankruptcies are either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 cases. In rare instances, an individual with considerable unsecured ...
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Differences Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Most personal or “consumer debt” bankruptcies are either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 cases. In rare instances, an individual with considerable unsecured ...
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In Vitro Fertilization: Medical Breakthrough, or Nightmare Divorce?
With amazing scientific advances like in vitro fertilization (IVF), people who were previously unable to have biological children can now experience a ...
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Social Media, the Internet and the Law - Part Two - Cyberbully and Harassment
We hear the stories all the time – a person is bullied or harassed repeatedly online, and no one hears about it or acts until it is too late. With the ...
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Seek Advice Before Choosing to Repair Defective Construction Work
If your property was subject to faulty construction work do not be too quick to repair the defects. This caution is advised because you may be ...
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Corporate Dissolution in Colorado
There are many reasons corporate dissolution may be the best choice. Perhaps the corporation’s purpose has been completed, there are cash flow ...
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What is Spoliation of Evidence? And Why Do You Care?
Spoliation of evidence is a seemingly obscure subject that can greatly impact businesses and people alike. The term pertains to the legal impact of ...
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How Do I Calculate Child Support for My Divorce
Calculating Child Support for Your Divorce The equation for calculating child support was created by the Legislature to ensure that children raised in ...
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Common Misconceptions Related to DUI
Being pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) can be an alarming experience. However, being armed with ...
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The New 1040-SR Tax Return for Seniors
The New 1040-SR: An Income Tax Return Designed Specifically for Seniors With the ease of filing one’s taxes online through e-filing services or ...
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Preparing Your Digital Assets for Death
With technology gaining a more and more prominent role in our everyday lives, new challenges arise when individuals pass on and leave behind ...
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Removing the Personal Representative: What to Do When a Personal Representative is Acting Inappropriately or Mismanaging Estate Assets
The hope of a probate proceeding is that the individual appointed as the Personal Representative will act in a professional manner to distribute ...
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What Is a Conservatorship, and How Do I Get One?
When we age, it becomes difficult to look after our own financial best interests. That’s why the government recognizes the practice of ...
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Understanding ABLE Accounts: Accounts With Tax Benefits for Individuals With Disabilities
The Achieving a Better Life Experience ( ABLE ) Act of 2014 has allowed thousands of individuals with disabilities to actively plan for their future ...
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Conflicts in Guardianships and Conservatorships - Part 3 - What to Expect at the Hearing
As noted in Part 2 , the statutes provide a list of persons who have priority to be appointed as a guardian or conservator, but these lists are not ...
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International Estate Planning - What You Need to Know
The international estate planning process is designed to protect property and assets that may be under different tax and succession laws of various ...
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Challenging a Will When the Will Contains a "No Contest/In Terrorem" Clause
With second marriages and blended families being common, estate planning has become a bit more complicated. A couple may have “her” children, “his” ...
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What Are the Requirements for Long-Term Care Medicaid?
As you begin to age, it is important to consider the ways in which you may be able to obtain assistance from the state for long-term medical care. ...
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Your Right to Contribution in the Event Another Party Settles
The right of contribution exists when a party pays more than its share of a common liability. C.R.S. § 13-50.5-102(2). While a settlement agreement ...
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Legal Ease with JBP: Episode 6—Celebrating 30 Years!
JBP Celebrates 30 Years of Business Founding shareholder, Gerald Jorgensen started Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., in 1989. JBP has continued to ...
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SEC Charges Unregistered Brokers Who Sold Woodbridge Group Products
Unregistered Brokers Generated Millions by Unlawfully Selling Woodbridge Securities On August 20, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ...
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Four Estate Planning Myths That Could Impact Your Future
The world of estate planning is full of myths and misinformation which if acted upon can drastically impact your future. If you have considered ...
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New House Warranty and Construction Defect Action Reform Act
Why the One-Year New House Warranty is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Residential construction project contracts typically have a one-year limited ...
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Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful: Useful Information About Slip and Fall Accidents in the Winter Months
Winter is in full swing here in Colorado. The Front Range averages between 10 and 15 inches of snowfall per month between November and April. With ...
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What Is the Difference Between a Living Trust and a Will?
Deciding how to leave behind your financial legacy can be complex and confusing, as there are many different ways to distribute assets after an ...
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What Is the Difference Between a Living Trust and a Will?
Deciding how to leave behind your financial legacy can be complex and confusing, as there are many different ways to distribute assets after an ...
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What Is Considered Wrongful Death?
After a loved one dies in an accident, naturally we want to believe that all of the circumstances behind it were wrongful. That our loved one died ...
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