You may be able to file for workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim if you are injured while working. It’s more common for people to file for a workers’ compensation claim versus a personal injury claim because the employer’s insurance typically protects them. The difference between the two types of claim are narrowed to:… Continue reading Worker’s compensation or personal injury?
WHAT IS AN IMMIGRATION BOND? An Immigration Bond is a financial payment that secures the release of a person currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, once released on an immigration bond, it does not signal the end of the deportation case. The amount of the immigration bond is set by the Department… Continue reading Guide to an Immigration Bond
AVOIDING PROBATE Many clients want to avoid having their family go to probate court to probate the client’s will after the client’s demise. If you die with a will in place, or without a will, there is a high probability that your family will have to go to probate court. Probate court is where: (1)… Continue reading Will or Trust? Why You Should Get One
You finally fulfilled your life-long dream of achieving residency or becoming a citizen of the U.S. Now it’s time to make that dream come true for your children as well. Immigration laws here in the United States make it possible to help your children with this dream, depending on your residency status. As you can… Continue reading Is it possible for my children to become U.S. citizen?
Summertime is coming fast and traveling plans arriving soon. If you are planning to travel with a firearm, state and federal laws are clear and strict in this subject. A special reminder that unlawful possession of a gun in an airport is a federal offense and transporting a weapon in the wrong way through an… Continue reading Avoid Trouble When Traveling With a Weapon
You’re finally ready to take the step towards becoming a citizen after being a legal permanent resident for a few years. One of the most important factors in the citizenship journey is English proficiency. During the naturalization exam, your English proficiency will be tested both verbally and in writing. But how good does your English… Continue reading What level of English do you need to become a citizen?
With so many different trust types to choose from, it can be tricky to decide which is the best for you. When choosing a trust, you should be able to protect your assets and loved ones while accomplishing your estate planning needs. Asset Protection Trusts Asset protection trusts are the perfect way of protecting the… Continue reading Learn about Different Types of Trusts & How They Benefit You
As a person born outside of the United States who wishes to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization, you must obtain a green card if you want to move permanently to Texas or another part of the United States. Obtaining a green card is an important step in the immigration process. You may, however, do certain things that might put your green card at risk once you have it.
It’s a scary, confusing and stressful time for anyone who has been charged with their first-time DWI. You’ve probably had some serious consequences from the moment you were arrested, and those can be:
Deferred adjudication is a type of probation that can help people with misdemeanor charges in Texas. It is also called deferred sentencing, which means the court will not sentence you until after you have successfully completed probation.
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