By: Terry Bennett Would you consider buying a home that was thought to be haunted? What about a home where a murder occurred? Properties like these are called stigmatized properties. A stigmatized property could be a house thought to be haunted, a house where a murder, suicide or violent crime … [Read more...] about Is Your House Haunted?
Top 10 Tips for Car Wreck Victims
Unfortunately, most people find themselves in a car accident at some point in their lives. We’ve developed the following tips after serving many car wreck victims over the years. Follow them to make sure your accident claim goes as smoothly as possible. 1. Safety First. Before being … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips for Car Wreck Victims
Planning Ahead for your Loved Ones
By: Mike Pike Not long ago I met with an elderly client who wants to do some long term care planning as her husband is ill and might have to spend time in a nursing home. Unfortunately, she and her husband have waited a little too late to maximize their planning options. We can help them, but … [Read more...] about Planning Ahead for your Loved Ones
Step by Step: The Personal Injury Case
By: Terry Bennett You’ve suffered a personal injury, your everyday routine has been interrupted and your long-term plans may be uncertain. And at times, the procedural rules of a personal injury case can be confusing or frustrating, especially when you’re anxious to get healthy and move … [Read more...] about Step by Step: The Personal Injury Case
Do you have a Possible Legal Issue? Don’t Wait.
By: Mike Pike I just met with a man who needed an attorney badly. The only problem is, he needed an attorney several years ago and this was our first meeting. Unfortunately, this person procrastinated and now it is too late for him to do much of anything legally. The best lawyer in the world … [Read more...] about Do you have a Possible Legal Issue? Don’t Wait.
DIY: Legal Work?
By: Mike Pike It seems like the Internet is full of DIY, or “do it yourself,” projects these days. With countless websites, such as YouTube and Pinterest, devoted to teaching us how to create and fix things ourselves, it makes us feel like we can do anything on our own. From rebuilding your own … [Read more...] about DIY: Legal Work?
Success Story: SBWP Helps Injured Client
The attorneys at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Pike walk alongside individuals and families through many tough and sometimes tragic times. Helping these folks is some of the most rewarding work we do. Below is a story about a client we recently helped. Our client was riding home on his … [Read more...] about Success Story: SBWP Helps Injured Client
When do you Pay Gift Taxes?
By: Terry Bennett Many parents and grandparents give their children and grandchildren gifts during the year. They may give them money for a down payment on a home, to buy a car or help them out in other ways. But when are these gifts of taxable importance? The attorneys at Skeeters, Bennett, … [Read more...] about When do you Pay Gift Taxes?
When to Reconsider a Lawsuit
By: Mike Pike I recently spoke with a person seeking representation for litigation in which family members were suing other family members over money and property issues. Unfortunately, the two sides of the family had gotten involved in a lawsuit against each other based on what I believe to be … [Read more...] about When to Reconsider a Lawsuit