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South Carolina Inheritance Laws: What You Should Know
The South Carolina Bar reports that 55% of South Carolinians do not have a will, and this lack of estate planning documents often causes confusion and family strife. Although you can avoid probate by naming beneficiaries on your accounts, it may not be enough as it won’t apply to all of your assets. While South Carolina inheritance laws do recognize adopted children as equal to biological children, stepchildren and foster children do not automatically inherit unless they are legally adopted. From determining the distribution of assets in the absence of a will to the specific rights granted to spouses and children, there are many things you need to know about…
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Why Hiring an Immigration Lawyer Prevents Deportation
In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, deported more than 142,000 immigrants, almost double the number from the previous year, as the Biden administration intensified enforcement to stem illegal border crossings. Approximately 18,000 of those deported were parents and children traveling as family units. According to deportation lawyer Robert Tsigler, the criminal codes of the United States have separate provisions that deal exclusively with non-citizens. Regardless of the initial reason why non-US citizens visited or moved to the U.S., committing a crime in the United States as a non-citizen could result in deportation to one’s home country. It’s possible for a minor conviction or infraction…
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Top Ways To Improve Safety in Metal Fabrication
Discover effective strategies to enhance workplace safety in metal fabrication. Learn tips to protect workers and ensure a secure environment.
