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Her husband was the last person to see Wood before she vanished. He has consistently denied any role in his wife’s death.

"Heir", "descendant", "next of kin" and "beneficiary" are often mistakenly used interchangeably. They each have distinct meanings which are important to know in order to make sure your assets go to the people you want them to go to when you pass away.

Personal injury is the area of law designed to help people who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. An experienced personal injury attorney can be an advocate for your rights when the opposing party attempts to distance themselves from your injuries and downplay the extent of the harm they caused.

A revocable living trust is a legal document that allows you to maintain control over your assets while avoiding probate. Learn more about how it works with this comprehensive guide from the experts at The Law Offices of DuPont and Blumenstiel.

If a loved one has recently died or become incapacitated, finding the person's estate planning documents is essential. Despite the importance of these documents, it's not uncommon for people to move them and fail to communicate exactly where they are. Scrambling to find the will and other estate plan documents can be a painful and stressful process.

A last will and testament can help ensure that not only are your children properly cared for in the event of your death but also that their financial future is taken care of.

The federal government created the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act in 1986, which created a system for compensating those who suffer vaccine-related injuries or even death. Despite its name, there are no age restrictions on who can receive compensation.

It’s never too early to start planning your estate. There are a few initiatives you can take now to begin the process. While larger estates may have different concerns than smaller ones, the key is to recognize that planning is the issue, not size!

Instead of risking your retirement savings on individual stocks due to overconfidence and fear of missing out, it’s important to take action to protect your money against future economic hardships.

If you are involved in an accident that is not your fault, take these steps to make the claims process as painless as possible, and receive the full compensation you are entitled to.