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Elder Law

Joseph McClelland — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:34:09 +0000

Elder Law is a post from: Atlanta wrongful death law firms motorcycle laws car accidents

We can help you have the confidence

: Georgia Estate Planning Attorney

that your possessions and loved ones will be properly cared for with a good estate plan. You may need a simple will or a complex trust, either way we can help.

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Do you have a will? Does your husband or wife have a will in place? For some people a will is not a necessity. For others not having a will puts your family at risk for disruptions in finances and more potentially disruptive situations.

Creating a will is a simple process for most people. It is just a matter of understanding what you have in your possession to give, to whom you want each item to go, to whom you want certain items to go if the person you want them to go to is not available or renounces the gift, and issues like these. We just go over some different circumstances to make sure your best wishes are maintained in different situations.

Contact our office to discuss the need for a will in Georgia and other elder law issues.

GA Financial Affidavit

Joseph McClelland — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:32:30 +0000

GA Financial Affidavit is a post from: Atlanta wrongful death law firms motorcycle laws car accidents

GEORGIA DIVORCE LAWYER

Monticello Lawyer

Superior Court of ________County, Georgia

)
______________________,

Plaintiff )
)
vs.) Civil Action No. ___________
)
______________________,)

Defendant )
)

DOMESTIC RELATIONS FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT

1. AFFIANTâ€™S NAME:_______________ Age _________

Spouseâ€™s Name: __________________ Age _________

Date of Marriage: _____________________

Date of Separation __________________

Names and birth dates of children for whom support is to be determined in this action:

Name Date of Birth Resides with

________________________________________________________

Names and birth dates of affiantâ€™s other children:

Name Date of Birth Resides with

________________________________________________________

2. SUMMARY OF AFFIANTâ€™S INCOME AND NEEDS

(a) Gross monthly income (from item 3A)$ ______________

(b) Net monthly income (from item 3B) ______________

Monthly payments to creditors + ______________

Total monthly expenses and payments
to creditors (item 5C)_______________

3. A. AFFIANTâ€™S GROSS MONTHLY INCOME (complete this section or attach Child Support Schedule A)
(All income must be entered based on monthly average regardless of date of receipt.)

Salary or Wages $ ______________
ATTACH COPIES OF 2 MOST RECENT WAGE STATEMENTS

Commissions, Fees, Tips $ ______________

Income from self-employment, partnership, close corporations,
and independent contracts (gross receipts minus ordinary
and necessary expenses required to produce income)
ATTACH SHEET ITEMIZING YOUR CALCULATIONS $ ______________

Rental Income (gross receipts minus ordinary and
necessary expenses required to produce income)
ATTACH SHEET ITEMIZING YOUR CALCULATIONS $ ______________

Bonuses $ ______________

Overtime Payments $ ______________

Severance Pay $ ______________

Recurring Income from Pensions or

Retirement Plans $ ______________

Interest and Dividends $ ______________

Trust Income $ ______________

Income from Annuities $ ______________

Capital Gains $ ______________

Social Security Disability or

Retirement Benefits $ ______________

Workersâ€™ Compensation Benefits $ ______________

Unemployment Benefits $ ______________

Judgments from Personal Injury or

Other Civil Cases $ ______________

Gifts (cash or other gifts that

can be converted to cash) $ ______________

Prizes/Lottery Winnings $ ______________

Alimony and maintenance

from persons not in this case $ ______________

Assets which are used for support of family $ ______________

Fringe Benefits

(if significantly reduce living expenses) $ ______________

Any other income (do NOT include means-tested
Public assistance, such as TANF or food stamps) $ _____________

GROSS MONTHLY INCOME $ ______________
B. Affiantâ€™s Net Monthly Income from employment
(deducting only state and federal taxes and FICA)$ ____________

Affiantâ€™s pay period (i.e., weekly, monthly, etc.) ___________________

Number of exemptions claimed ____________

4. ASSETS

(If you claim or agree that all or part of an asset is non-marital, indicate the non-marital portion under the appropriate spouseâ€™s column and state the amount and the basis: pre-marital, gift, inheritance, source of funds, etc.).

Description Value Separate Asset
of the Husband Separate Asset
of the Wife Basis of the
Claim

Cash
$____________
______________
______________
______________

Stocks, bonds
$____________
______________
______________
______________

CDâ€™s/Money Market
Accounts
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Bank Accounts
(list each account):

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Retirement Pensions,
401K, IRA, or
Profit Sharing

$____________

______________

____________________

Money owed you:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Tax Refund
owed you:

$____________

______________

____________________

Real Estate:

home:

debt owed:
$ ___________

$ ___________
_____________
_____________
____________________

other:

debt owed:
$____________

$ ____________
______________
______________
____________________
Automobiles/Vehicles:
Vehicle 1:

debt owed: $____________

$ ___________ ______________ ______________ ____________________
Vehicle 2:

debt owed: $____________

$____________ ______________ ______________ ____________________

Life Insurance
(net cash value):

$____________

______________

____________________

Furniture/furnishings:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Jewelry:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Collectibles:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Other Assets:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Total Assets:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

5. A. AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENSES

HOUSEHOLD
Mortgage or rent payments $ __________ Cable TV $ __________

Property taxes
$ __________
Misc. household and grocery
Items

$ __________

Homeowner/Renter Insurance
$ __________
Meals outside the home
$ __________

Electricity
$ __________
Other
$ __________

Water
$ __________
AUTOMOBILE

Garbage and Sewer
$ __________ Gasoline and oil $ __________

Telephone:
residential line:

cellular telephone:

$ __________

$ __________ Repairs

Auto tags and license

Insurance $ __________

$ __________

Gas
$ __________
OTHER VEHICLES
(boats, trailers, RVs, etc.)

Repairs and maintenance:
$ __________ Gasoline and oil $__________

Lawn Care
$ __________ Repairs $__________

Pest Control
$ __________ Tags and license

Insurance $__________

$__________

CHILDRENâ€™S EXPENSES AFFIANTâ€™S OTHER EXPENSES

Child care (total monthly cost)
$__________
Dry cleaning/laundry
$__________

School tuition
$__________
Clothing
$__________

Tutoring
$__________
Medical, dental, prescription
(out of pocket/uncovered expenses)

$__________
Private lessons (e.g., music, dance) $__________
Affiantâ€™s gifts (special holidays)
$__________

School supplies/expenses
$__________
Entertainment
$__________

Lunch Money
$__________
Recreational Expenses (e.g., fitness)
$__________

Other Educational Expenses (list)

Vacations
$__________

____________________
$__________
Travel Expenses for Visitation
$__________

____________________
$__________
Publications
$__________

Allowance
$__________
Dues, clubs
$__________

Clothing
$__________
Religious and charities
$__________

Diapers
$__________
Pet expenses
$__________

Medical, dental, prescription
(out of pocket/uncovered expenses)

$__________
Alimony paid to former spouse
$__________

Grooming, hygiene
$__________ Child support paid for other children
$__________

Gifts from children to others
$__________
Date of initial order:
__________

Entertainment
$__________
Other (attach sheet)
$__________

Activities (including extra-curricular,
school, religious, cultural, etc.)
$__________

Summer Camps
$__________

OTHER INSURANCE
Health
Child(ren)â€™s portion: $__________ $__________
Dental
Child(ren)â€™s portion: $__________ $__________
Vision
Child(ren)â€™s portion: $__________ $__________
Life
Relationship of Beneficiary: $__________
____________
Disability $__________

Other (specify):
$__________
TOTAL ABOVE EXPENSES $ _______________________

B. PAYMENTS TO CREDITORS
(please check one)
To Whom: Balance Due Monthly Payment Joint Plaintiff Defendant

TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO CREDITORS: $ ___________________

C. TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $ ______________________

This ______________________ day of ___________, 20________.

_____________________________________

Affiantâ€™s Signature

_____________________________________
Notary Public Affiant

Attorney

Links for Stockbridge & McDonough Insurance Claims

Joseph McClelland — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:37:08 +0000

Links for Stockbridge & McDonough Insurance Claims is a post from: Atlanta wrongful death law firms motorcycle laws car accidents

There is a lot of information out there, and it is difficult to get it all in one place. Even this law site has grown to over 100 pages making it difficult to find important information. The following is a list of important links for Stockbridge and McDonough personal injury insurance claims and litigation. Thanks for visiting the Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer.

Stockbridge Personal Injury Lawyers: If you or a family member have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, you need to call our firm today. We represent clients everyday that were hurt in Georgia because someone hit them with their car or truck while on foot or in their own vehicle. We also represent clients who have been killed in accidents and due to intentional acts of people.
Stockbridge Accident on Interstate 75: Lots of cars equals lots of wrecks. It is simple math. If you were hit on Interstate 75 going through Georgia whether you live in Georgia or not, call us today to schedule a free consultation.
Stockbridge Information Page: Find some good general information and other links regarding personal injury and car accident insurance claims.
McDonough Personal Injury Lawyer: This is the flagship of Henry County personal injury claims. A great deal of information is found here with links to many of the pages listed below. We have tried to interlink the pages for user value. We hope you find what you need.
McDonough Lawyer: Page about Henry County accidents, personal injuries, wrongful death, and a little family law.
Multiple Car Accidents
Wrongful Death Cases in Henry County: This page has information on what to do if a loved one was killed because of someone else in Henry County or if you or they live in Henry County
Tractor Trailer Wrecks: With interstate 75 going through Henry County, you know who gets hurt the most. The one with the smallest vehicle.
Interstate 75 Accidents: Everyday they happen. Driver fatigue, drug use, not paying attention, cell phone use, and even more reasons why people get into these types of collisions. With the increased speed, so is an increased danger of serious outcomes.

Don’t forget some of the old favorite of our site:

Tractor Trailer Accidents: Our flagship page for 18 wheeler wrecks in Georgia. You will find valuable information here to help you pick a law firm and know how to proceed.
Motorcycle Accidents: Given the fact that their are no airbags, seat belts, or anything but a helmet, these accidents create some of the most serious injuries. Working quickly and identifying all of the possible insurance policies is a must. If time gets between you and your claim, you may be out money. You might even need to call a bankruptcy firm to get you out of debt.
Car Accidents: The old tried and true. The information here is similar to motorcycle and tractor trailer accidents. You must contact an attorney because the insurance is working full speed with their adjusters and lawyers to keep you from getting anywhere near a fair settlement.
Drunk Driving Accidents: These are the worst because the other party saw the dangers and did not care about your health. The accident could have been the result of drinking alcohol, smoking pot, doing cocaine, or other drugs. These drugs impair the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. If the other driver was intoxicated, it adds significant value to your case. It also opens up the possibility of a punitive damages lawsuit.
Wrongful Death Cases: On this page you will find information on what to do if a loved one was killed because of someone else. The laws in Georgia are very strict and operate by statute. This page will go over some of the information needed to follow and how to pick a wrongful death lawyer in Georgia.

We represent clients in Stockbridge, McDonough, Jonesoro, Morrow, Riverdale, Jackson, Griffin, Monticello, Decatur, Atlanta, Macon, and Henry County, Butts County, Jasper County, Spalding County, Clayton County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cobb County and Bibb County.

Missed Work Recovery

Joseph McClelland — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:03:53 +0000

Missed Work Recovery is a post from: Atlanta wrongful death law firms motorcycle laws car accidents

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This legal article was recently updated at Lost Wages about missed work recovery. The information on this page has also been changed to reflect that. This page is legally accurate as of the time of writing. The article is about 1) knowing that you can recover money from lost wages and that 2) you need to do certain things in order to accomplish the goal of actually getting additional recovery from the wrongdoer’s insurance company.

Many times with an injury and almost all times with a serious injury you will miss work. Your income will fall. You will have less money. You might even get fired because you can’t work because of the accident. It could have been from something like a dog bite injury. But more likely you were hurt in a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident.

Proving Missed Work Recovery and Lost Wages

How do you prove you could not work? Think of the person who believes you the least. What would they want to see? Perhaps, a letter from the doctor recommending you not to work? That sounds good. Even that skeptical person would tend to start believing you. So, maybe a little more proof could be in order. How about a lost wage verification form from your employer saying that you didn’t work the days the doctor said you shouldn’t. Now that person that never believes you doesn’t have anything to say.

But what does that have to do with my personal injury lawsuit? Just substitute that skeptical person with the insurance company and you have it. As your Georgia personal injury lawyer having a doctor’s letter and wage verification form is work exactly the amount of work you missed and getting that missed work recovery. Your injury lawyer will use a wage verification letter to accomplish this.

Proving your lost wages due to your injury has an added benefit. It shows you were hurt in the accident. It shows that you responded to this accident like someone who was hurt. It adds to your credibility to have the above-information before requesting compensation for lost earnings from missing work when negotiating with the insurance company. Learn more from our Georgia Lawyer by contacting Mr. McClelland today at 770-775-0938.

Representing clients in McDonough, Henry County; Jackson, Butts County; Monticello, Jasper County; Stockbridge, Henry County, Griffin, Spalding County, Macon, Bibb County, Decatur, Dekalb County, Atlanta, Fulton County, Marietta, Cobb County and all of Georgia.

You really should check this out concerning George accident reports. All people engaged in the wreck will certainly obtain a copy of this statement. An accident report has a massive volume of specifics. Such items as the names of the parties together with if tickets had been given are invaluable.

The facts listed in these kinds of reports should be provided in a great demand letter to the insurance company for the settlement of your court case. If you are interested in car crash articles and reviews, then I must advise this document. In this post we have listed 10 car crash articles that we feel are interesting to those who have been in an accident. As a Georgia attorney I see many unique forms of crashes, so this article gives a selection of these kinds of injuries and mishaps. Other articles are far more current events associated for example motor vehicle collisions relating to selected individuals. if you’re looking to read articles on letters to insurance companies, then look no further. This article is one among my top picks. I illustrate what would need to be in a letter to the insurance company. As a Georgia accident attorney, I enjoy providing information to the average man or woman.

Joseph P. McClelland graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelors in Economics and Spanish. He earned a juris doctorate degree from Loyola University School of Law New Orleans. Mr. McClelland is a member of the New York Bar and the Georgia Bar. Contact Mr. McClelland’s office for a free consultation about missed work recovery and wage verification letters in Georgia at 770-775-0938.

Victory – Unemployment Appeal

Joseph McClelland — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:09:08 +0000

Victory – Unemployment Appeal is a post from: Atlanta wrongful death law firms motorcycle laws car accidents

The Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer and Georgia Auto Accident Lawyer has some news. Victory for a client who was wrongfully denied unemployment insurance. The government employer claimed the employee was fired for not following the state policy.

We successfully argued that the state policy in question was never consistently applied. Our research uncovered five or six employees who were not terminated for higher alleged offenses.

Based upon these facts, the earlier decision was overturned and the client will get his back payments and payments into the future.

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Representing clients in Griffin, Spalding County; McDonough, Henry County; Monticello, Jasper County; Stockbridge, Henry County; Conyers, Rockdale County; Decatur, Dekalb County; Atlanta, Fulton County; Macon, Bibb County; Barnesville, Lamar County, and Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia.

All of us should peruse this concerning George accident reports. The law enforcement officials will make readily available this report to virtually all parties about three days after your car accident. The report consists of information related to the car owners, the insurance companies, a brief description of what caused the accident, along with whether or not any specific citations had been provided. The information included in these kind of reports ought to be incorporated in a decent demand letter to the insurance company for the settlement of your situation.

I understand that many persons love to select from a listing of driving accident articles, so my firm has gone to tremendous lengths to publish great articles exclusively for you. You should check them out. We have a large list of several of our leading articles from the past a few years involving a complete range of matters. Many of those articles involved fatal car accidents and deadly automobile injuries. Other articles are a lot more current events associated such as auto accidents relating to specific persons. if you’re looking to read articles on letters to insurance companies, then look no further. This article is one among my top picks. I sought to clarify precisely how to write the ideal demand letters. For an attorney I feel you have to educate all those about insurance plan matters.