Carlson & Burnett Blog

• Estate Planning: Are You Prepared?

  Dec 14, 2018
  We get it: “Estate planning” tends to have an ominous ring to it. For the nearly two-thirds of Americans who don’t currently have a will, living ...
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• One of the Worst Things You Can Do After a Car Accident

  Nov 30, 2018
  Over six million car accidents occur each year in the United States. Thankfully, a good share of them involve only property damage and not personal ...
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• What is a Power of Attorney and Why Would You Need One?

  Oct 19, 2018
  A Power of Attorney (POA) is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in financial, business, medical, or other legal matters. ...
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• What are the Duties of the Trustee?

  Sep 27, 2018
  Reasons to Establish a Trust Setting up a trust involves careful planning. Your trust is a legal arrangement that formalizes where assets will be held ...
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• Trusts & Trustees 101: What You Should Know About Trusts

  Sep 24, 2018
  Many estate plans will include creating a trust. However, the commonality of these estate planning tools do not mean they are necessarily simple. If ...
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• What You Need to Know About Miranda Rights & DUI Arrest

  Aug 1, 2018
  Anyone who has ever tuned in to the TV show Cops has watched a scene where someone is arrested and quickly read their Miranda rights—“You have the ...
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• How to Talk to an Insurance Adjuster for Your Personal Injury Claim

  Jun 19, 2018
  Negotiating a personal injury claim with an insurance company after an accident is something you need to take very seriously. Most importantly, you ...
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• Can I Modify or Challenge my Divorce Decree?

  Apr 23, 2018
  A divorce decree, which makes findings in regard to all issues set forth by the parties (including child custody, child support and alimony) is a ...
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