What is a home pedicure?

A home pedicure is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve the appearance of your feet and nails.

Essentially, it’s a manicure for the feet with a few additions to make them feel comfortable in both open and closed shoes.

The word pedicure comes from the Latin word ‘pes’ (meaning ‘foot’) and ‘cura’ (meaning ‘care’) and also has relevance to other foot conditions such as ‘pes plano’ meaning flat foot.

An at-home pedicure is good for a number of reasons, but most importantly it allows you to check your feet in detail to identify and hopefully prevent any problems like nail fungus and athlete’s foot before they occur.

A homemade pedicure in 10 easy steps…

1) Remove polish

Remove any existing nail polish or gel coating, preferably with a non-solvent based nail polish remover, this will prevent the nail surface from becoming damaged and dry. Try to use cotton bands instead of cotton balls so as not to leave traces of cotton.

2) Soak Feet

Use a bowl of warm water or a foot spa and add a drop of shampoo and a full tablespoon of sea salt or Epsom salts as this is good for cracked skin. You can also add an essential oil such as tea tree or eucalyptus. Soak your feet for about 10 to 15 minutes. If you have heavy calluses, you may need to soak them longer.

3) Exfoliate

Gently exfoliate your feet and heels with a ready-made foot scrub or facial scrub. This will help with any dead skin and minor calluses. You can also use a pumice stone at this stage or the Biodegradable Coarse Pumice Pad to treat minor calluses.

Do not rub too hard, as this can damage the upper layers of the skin and cause pain. Use a fine foot file once the feet are completely dry to smooth the skin before applying the cream.

Never use a razor to remove calluses as too often you will end up cutting yourself which can lead to more serious problems. If they are that bad, visit your podiatrist who will scalp them for you.

However, remember that calluses exist for a reason: to protect your foot from friction and pressure. If you remove them without addressing the cause, they can hurt a lot.

4) Dry properly

Be sure to dry your feet properly, especially between your toes, to prevent bacteria and fungus such as athlete’s foot from building up in a humid environment. Use a dedicated foot towel for your feet and no other members of your family to prevent cross-infection problems.

5) neat cuticles

Apply a cuticle softener to each cuticle on your toes, rub gently, and wait 3-5 minutes. 10 Very gently push back the cuticles with a clean orange stick.

Tip: If you don’t have a cuticle softener, using olive oil will work just as well.

6) Cut Nails

Carefully trim and trim your toenails with nail clippers or scissors. Be careful not to cut them too far or you could damage the nail bed or worse make it bleed.

Always use a good quality, clean pair of scissors (preferably sterilized) and cut straight across.

This will reduce the risk of ingrown toenails cutting into the sides. However, cutting in a straight line often leads to sharp corners that must be carefully filed down with a special file called a ‘black file’ by podiatrists or an ‘ingrown nail file’ by pedicurists.

Tip: If you visit a salon, always ensure that the tools/instruments they use have been properly sterilized to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination of the nails and skin.

7) File Nails

A glass nail file is usually best for filing toenails, although metal ones can be sterilized. However, most people opt for the disposable type of emery board. File in one direction so as not to split the nail and remove any sharp corners left over from the cut as in step six.

8) Massage Your Feet

Give your feet a gentle reflexology-style massage to finish off your home pedicure and have them feeling fresh and new again before applying any nail polish.

9) Separated fingers

Use a foam toe separator to separate your fingers before painting. This will help with any blemishes or marks on your nails if you have to walk while they dry.

10) Nail Polish

Always apply a good quality base coat before applying nail polish, as it will protect your nails from any solvents in the polish, which can lead to destruction of the nail plate over time. Let your nails dry completely before wearing shoes or sandals.

Tip: Keep nail polishes in a cool, dry place like the fridge, they will last longer.

When people are getting divorced, they often wonder what they should do under those circumstances. They usually think about hiring a good lawyer, which is a great option. If you have no idea how to choose a lawyer, we suggest you use the following tips.

1. Divorce process

First, you may want to decide whether you should go for litigation, mediation, or a cooperative divorce. Then you can search for a good divorce lawyer, especially one who has a lot of experience in the field.

2. Legal services

Next, you must decide the type of legal service based on your needs. In this situation, everyone needs a good lawyer but not everyone has to spend on a lawyer who charges $500 an hour.

In reality, the type of legal service you need depends on many factors. For example, if you own a business with many assets and a complex financial situation, you need a top-notch attorney, especially one who is capable of handling complex cases.

3. Decide what you can afford

You may not want to give your attorney thousands of dollars. What you need to do is be wise and use your money sparingly. You need to set your budget and then find a lawyer based on your legal experience and your budget. Here you have to be honest with yourself.

4. Ask around

Word of mouth will always be a great way to pick anything under the sun. And the same goes for choosing a divorce lawyer. If you know a friend who used a lawyer in the past, you can ask that friend for their suggestions. They can also refer you to the same lawyer.

5. Use the Internet

You do not want to choose a lawyer whose website is ranked at the top of Google. Actually, the Internet is a great place to gather information and validate references. While it’s a good idea to choose a lawyer with a well-maintained website, you don’t want to make your decision based solely on their website.

On the other hand, if the attorney you are considering does not have a website that is regularly updated, you should be aware that it may not be a good one.

6. Qualifications of lawyers

Lawyer rating agencies are generally not infallible. In other words, a lawyer who did not participate in a certain lawyer qualification program is not necessarily bad. In fact, he can be a very good professional. In another scenario, lawyers may not be able to participate in legal qualification due to some ethical constraints, just to name a few.

7. Make a list of questions

When you talk to a good lawyer, you can feel a little nervous, which is normal. In this situation, he can forget his questions. Therefore, it is a good idea to prepare a list of questions before entering the professional’s office.

Therefore, these are some important things to consider when hiring a good divorce lawyer.

Today advertising proliferates promising a $399 divorce. Is such a thing even remotely possible? Probably not. For starters, in New York State alone, court costs will exceed $300. However, you can obtain the forms needed to process an uncontested divorce from your local County Clerk’s Office or even more easily from the New York State Office of Court Administration website. So, if you have no contentious issues in your divorce, a helping spouse, and a willingness to do the paperwork, your total costs probably won’t exceed $400 (including round-trip subway or bus fare).

This article is for those of you who will need to hire a lawyer, either because you have

disputed issues, complex assets or child custody matters that require the expertise of a family law specialist, or you simply want someone to do the legwork for you. And, if this is your situation, it shouldn’t surprise you that you don’t get much in the way of personalized service or representation for $399.

The good news is that if you are prudent and sensible (and have a spouse who will be too), it is possible to secure a divorce without spending a fortune. By that I mean it could get the job done in the range of $1,500 (at the simplest, most “hands down”) to $10,000 (at the most complex situation). I can’t stress too much though, keeping your costs in this range will only be possible if neither you nor your spouse are die-hards or out for blood.

What follows is a pros and cons list designed to get you there:

(1) Select your lawyer carefully.

Make sure it’s someone whose personality and demeanor match yours, and who has the legal knowledge and acumen to tailor their recommendations to your needs. A lawyer may surprise you with their personality, legal knowledge, rhetorical skills, or promises in an initial consultation, but if they can’t or refuse to listen, you’ll probably pay the price later.

(2) Keep communications civil, better yet, cordial with your ex-spouse.

Sometimes the only way to contain legal costs in a multi-issue divorce is to negotiate a deal directly with your spouse and then have the attorneys draft an agreement. In either case, establishing a post-marital civil relationship with your spouse as soon as possible, particularly when children are involved, can help ease engagement, reduce hard feelings, ease anxieties, and most importantly, mitigate legal costs.

(3) Be prepared to compromise.

The parties often lament their spouses’ inability to be reasonable, but just as often they are not ready to compromise. If you’re convinced that your settlement offer is so reasonable that no one could turn it down, you’ve made an overly generous first offer, or you’re currently unable to weigh the stocks in a balanced way. It’s probably the latter.

(4) Be aware of what is most important to your spouse.

This does not mean that you have to grant exactly what he or she wants. But accept the fact that an agreement will only be possible if you are flexible enough to be able to compromise on one or more issues that are critical to your spouse. At the same time, it is equally unrealistic to expect to prevail on all the issues you consider critical to you.

(5) Avoid at all costs the practice of contradictory motion.

In certain cases, it may be impossible to resolve a temporary issue that requires immediate attention without filing a motion, for example, issues such as temporary support or a spousal refusal to disclose critical financial information. In that case, you will have no choice but to file a motion with the court. However, if you must take this course, be prepared to incur legal fees that will likely end up in excess of $10,000 (the cost of filing a single motion can be as much or more). And also, keep in mind that if you start down this path, you can take your case to such an adversarial pitch that the costs will literally multiply.

(6) Never tell yourself that you would rather pay your lawyer than your spouse.

You may end up paying for both. It’s a tactic that only makes sense when your spouse’s expectations are very high and unlikely to materialize anytime soon. Also, the court may ultimately view you as the unrealistic party, in which case you may even be ordered to pay your spouse’s legal fees.

(7) Help your attorney do your job for you whenever possible.

Most of today’s legal clients are educated consumers who don’t need to be told that it is wise to help your attorney work more efficiently for you. But, if you’re someone who’s allergic to paperwork, pathologically disorganized, or simply doesn’t want such direct involvement in a painful ordeal, you’ll have to pay a premium. Virtually all divorce lawyers charge by the hour, and many areas of divorce practice are inherently slow. On the other hand, if you spend hours explaining something to your lawyer that he or she might have discerned from the documents, you will achieve the opposite of your objectives.

(8) Evaluate costs realistically with your lawyer on an ongoing basis.

To do this effectively, you will need to know both the scope and the underlying rationale for the steps your lawyer is proposing to take. It is not enough to know that your lawyer plans to start by preparing a Summons and Complaint. You need to know what that means and whether it will require a few hours or a few days of legal work.

(9) Do not litigate on matters related to children.

If you cannot mutually resolve custody and visitation of your child(ren) with your spouse, you will have no chance of avoiding substantial legal costs. This means that as long as your children are not in danger, if you want or need to control costs, you will have to compromise on scheduling and custody labels. This is not always easy advice to follow. Often, one or both parties mistakenly view parenting as a battleground to secure financial control or advantage over their spouse. If this is the case, you will find it very difficult to avoid costly litigation.

Conclution

If you can avoid these nine pitfalls, you’ll have a good chance of avoiding burying yourself in legal costs, even if it doesn’t mean a $399 divorce.

The official title is The Walt Disney World Resort. Often referred to as Disney World or even WDW, it is the world’s largest and most popular recreational destination. The park is located about twenty-one miles southwest of Orlando, Florida, and covers more than thirty thousand acres. The resort has four different theme parks, two water parks, twenty-three different themed hotels on-site (not to mention eight more that are on-site but not officially owned by WDW). Additionally, the resort features a campground, two spas and fitness centers, and even more recreational activities and entertainment destinations. The park opened on October 1, 1971 with the first theme park, Magic Kingdom. Later, Epcot Center (October 1, 1982), Disney’s Hollywood Studious (May 1, 1989), and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (April 22, 1998) were added.

The motivation to create the magnificent resort came from the genius mind of Walt Disney and the original Disneyland in Southern California. Magic Kingdom in Florida is very close to Disneyland in design and content. However, the largest resort on the East Coast is different, offering a much greater variety of activities and attracting a stay beyond the usual day trip to Disneyland. For example, the two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach) can be a full day activity on their own. In addition, Downtown Disney, Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Walt Disney World Speedway (including the “Richard Petty Driving Experience”) offer a variety of diversions for guests.

The resort further extends its reach with five unique golf courses. These include the 18-hole Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, and Osprey Ridge. There is also “Oak Trail”, a nine-hole course designed with young golfers in mind. You can also fish in one of Walt Disney World’s lakes or angling from the docks located at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. & Campground and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. Not to mention, the guest can also rent jet skis, bikes, and go on fireworks cruises. Luxury resorts at Disney World include: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort, BoardWalk Inn, the Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and Yacht Club Resort For a little less money, visit the Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Port Orleans Resort French Quarter, or Port Orleans Riverside Finally, for maximum value, the resort offers Pop Century Resort, All-Star Movies Resort, All-Star Music Resort, All -Star Sports Resort and the upcoming Art of Animation Resort.

This article has only scratched the surface of the rich, colorful and truly magical destination that is The Walt Disney World Resort. It could be argued that it offers the largest and most varied experience of any resort in the world. It is obviously one of a kind and a must visit for any family or Disney fan. It may take a lifetime to experience every aspect of this resort, but even a few days at WDW are guaranteed to leave you feeling magical.

Men often wonder, “WHY are women sometimes attracted to us and sometimes NOT?” A simple breakdown, several generalizations will be made for simplicity: ATTRACTION boils down to Polarity and Compatibility. P&C are the two raw ingredients.

Polarity, in a nutshell: When a man feels very masculine (quiet, strong, powerful, determined, assertive, etc.) and a woman feels feminine (playful, giggly, bubbly, sensitive, open, etc.) there is an arc. of energy that forms between man and woman. “Attraction” or “polarity”, whatever you want to call it. (This energy is very similar to magnets). Keep in mind that this will happen to any man and woman, even if they are complete strangers.

That’s why women can walk through a construction site, and even though they wouldn’t like a relationship with construction workers, they can’t help but feel SOMETHING. If the workers are being very masculine while the girls walking by are feeling very feminine, the attraction will be there, even if they have no real desire to act on it. That is why it has been said that “attraction is not a choice.” When a man is being very masculine with a very feminine woman, whether she likes it or not, she will feel a certain polarity with him. How women choose to act or not act comes down to compatibility, or what are known as “complementary opposites,” according to the Yin and Yang archetypes.

The woman going through that construction site may be a lawyer, and as such, may not have any desire to act on her attraction, because despite the physical attraction (polarity), she knows that they will not be compatible or get along. . She is interested in what lawyers want: fame, money, power, prestige, etc. whereas he may be interested in simpler things like getting high and playing video games every weekend. So they may feel a certain polarity for each other, but realistically, things probably wouldn’t work out between them. He is on a different ‘vibrational frequency’ than she is, and they both know it. He doesn’t have the sophistication or education to be anything more than a comforter to her.

Now let’s say you drive past the construction site and pass a reiki center. Another very masculine guy is outside, doing reiki energy sessions with someone. He is in a very masculine state, he is in charge, taking the lead, and perhaps holding someone in his hands and shooting reiki energy into them. The lawyer walks by, and they both feel the polarity, the physical attraction, but still have no real desire to act because the reiki healer is so far ahead of the lawyers’ consciousness. She is interested in power, while he is interested in higher things like energy, heart, meditation, etc.

(Of course I am generalizing, I am certainly NOT saying that ‘all lawyers are power hungry’ and ‘all construction workers are uneducated’, nor am I saying that ‘all women are feminine’).

Again, they can feel the polarity, but they probably won’t act on it because they live in a different “vibrational” environment.

frequency’, they live in different worlds, different levels of consciousness, different beliefs and values.

Lesson: Attraction Comes Down to Consciousness Polarity and Compatibility

many blessings,

Stephane Hemon

Maintaining a strong erection is certainly an important issue for almost all men, especially since at some point, more than half of the male population will experience some form of erectile dysfunction or weak erections. However, many men don’t know that a few simple tips can significantly increase your erection function (and are good for a man’s health, too). Here are eight ways a man can put weak boners in his rear view mirror and own dominance over him.

Strong boner shaker #1: Quit smoking

Smoking is an automatic erection erode. Smoking dehydrates and shrinks the blood vessels in the body, including those to and from a man’s penis. When the blood vessels are not oxygenated and healthy, blood cannot surge forcefully to cause an erection, so if a man wants to do something good for his (whole) body, quitting smoking is at the top of his game. the list.

Strong boner shaker #2 – Get rid of the spare tire

Noticing a little too much around the middle lately? Too much belly fat can throw a man’s hormones into chaos. Those love handles are converting testosterone into estrogen, which is the anti-bone hormone. Getting to and staying at a healthy weight is crucial to keeping testosterone levels level. Testosterone is critical because it kickstarts the entire erection process, so keeping it healthy also makes for a healthy libido.

Strong Boner Shaker #3: Sign Up For The Gym – Regularly!

Remember all that talk about blood vessels in #1? Well, blood vessels need frequent surges of intense oxygenation to keep them swollen and flexible, and one of the best ways to do that is to stick to a daily date (or as close as possible) to exercise to get the blood pumping.

Bonus: This tip also helps a man gain and maintain his stamina for a good long session of sex!

Strong boner shaker #4: Make mine a blueberry soda with a twist

Too much sauce can lead to a weak love life. Alcohol can have a depressing effect on the body, limiting libido and sensitivity. Doctors recommend keeping it to two or fewer drinks per day.

Strong Erection Shaker #5 – Keep Calm and Get Hard

Everyone knows that too much stress can take a toll on a person physically and mentally. It can also make it more difficult to obtain wood because it disrupts the nervous system of man, which is part of the emerging process. Find a way to relax, such as meditate, talk, garden, or just breathe.

Strong boner shaker #6: Treat the root, not the symptom

Several underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, are associated with erectile dysfunction. It’s tempting to just take a little blue pill, but that may not work now or in the long term. Be sure to address medical issues first; most of the time, as a result, it will fix the erection problem.

Strong Erection Shaker #7 – Let It Rest

Sometimes men get weak or non-existent erections because they are paying too much attention to the big guy, leading to desensitization. If this is the case, give your penis some time off for good behavior.

Stronger Erection Shaker #8: Make Penile Health a Priority

Many men don’t really consider penile health as a separate entity, but it is. Doing things like getting to annual exams, doing weekly self-exams, practicing safe sex, and having a good grooming regimen are the basic foundations that men should have in order to keep their penis healthy and erections plentiful. It’s also a good idea use a specially formulated penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil which has been clinically proven to be safe and gentle on the skin) to maintain a happy and healthy penis. This cream not only keeps the skin elastic and supple, but also has penis boosters like vitamin C and arginine, which are erection promoters. Use daily for best results.

Microsoft has introduced two Xbox 360 molds; the premium package, for demanding gamers, and the core system, a machine made for less experienced gamers seeking success in the gaming age. The difference is colossal and that includes the $100.00 price difference.

What comes in each box?

Both consoles have tri-core CPUs, each running at 3.2 GHz; 500 MHz ATI graphics processor; 512MB memory; and integrated wireless connection.

The Premium box contains a console with a Premium Chrome finish, a 20 GB hard drive, a wireless controller, Xbox Live headset, a component HD AV cable, and an Ethernet cable for online gaming.

The Core box contains a white console, a wired controller, and a composite AV cable.

Why would you want the Premium Package?

To play a variety of original Xbox games, the hard drive is required. The hard drive or memory unit is required to save games and content, play online on Xbox Live, and voice chat with friends and family. Besides that the hard disk or memory unit is required to chat online; the headset is also required to communicate.

The bottom line here is that if you want the best possible experience with your Xbox 360, the Premium package is the way to go.

Williamson County, Texas has a reputation for being tough on those accused of crimes. That reputation may be well-earned, but a relatively new program for first-time offenders known as Pretrial Intervention may be an opportunity for those accused of crimes in Williamson County to escape harsher punishments than often. await repeat offenders.

The concept behind the Williamson County Pretrial Intervention program is that many first-time offenders will not repeat their offense if handled correctly, especially if they are given the opportunity to get their charge dismissed as part of their deal. Only first time offenders will be accepted. Any arrest for anything in any state will bar you from admission.

The program is set up so that first-time offenders are placed on a highly modified form of probation. This probation lasts for six months (rather than the minimum year for normal probation) and requires you to perform a series of tasks and refrain from certain activities, as explained in more detail below.

The Pretrial Intervention program requires that participants be accepted. The process of acceptance into the program consists of three main steps. The first is a written request. This app includes standard “getting to know you” questions like name, address, who lives with you, and contact numbers. Also ask for references, although these people are never called.

The only twist to the written application is the essay portion. There are two essay questions. The first asks for his version of the events that led to his arrest. What they really want to see is an admission of guilt. The easiest way to handle this section is to write a factual account of what happened. Put aside any emotion or anger towards law enforcement or the court system, as this is counterproductive. Make sure your version of the crime closely matches the police officer’s report. Any large discrepancy will be conspicuous and appear to be an attempt on your part to hide or deny responsibility. The core of this program is the guilty plea. If you’re not clear in your essay that you’re admitting guilt to him, you won’t go any further.

The second essay question asks you to write about your goals and dreams. What they really want to see here is how a conviction for whatever it is you’re charged with will hurt your future. Good examples of this are “I want to go to nursing school and a conviction will keep me out” or “I will lose my job if I am convicted.”

The written request is submitted to and reviewed by the County Attorney’s office. If your application is accepted, you move on to the next stage, the interview. At the interview, you will meet with a probation officer who specializes in the Pretrial Intervention program. At that time, he will submit all documents showing compliance with the initial requirements, such as clean drug tests or drug and alcohol evaluations. In this interview it is incredibly important to be honest about his past and the incident that led to his arrest.

If you pass the interview, you will be accepted into the program. A meeting will be scheduled to sign the official admission contract. This contract states that you agree to enter the program and follow all the requirements, and if you do, the state will dismiss the charges. If you do not meet the requirements, you agree to appear in court and plead guilty to the charge and accept a regular sentence of probation.

The Pretrial Intervention program requires you to do a certain amount of community service through the Williamson County Probation Department. You will also be given classes to attend, which you will pay for. The type and number of classes is established based on the type of charge. Regularly reporting to the probation officer via email is also required, as is requesting and receiving permission to leave the state of Texas for any reason. Last but not least, at contract signing you will be asked to pay $360.00 per money order.

Whenever new ideas and innovations culminate in products launched on the market, it is a natural concern that competitors and new market entrants will easily copy these ideas and innovations. If the copying occurs before the innovators can protect the ideas, by drafting and filing a patent application with the relevant authorities, the resulting impact can be detrimental to companies of any size, whether the innovator is a startup or a multinational corporation.

The best patent firms understand not only the essential principles of patent law in their local jurisdictions, but also bring with them technology-savvy attorneys, as well as a willingness to work with and understand technical approach and management strategies. of your clients. Major patent law firms, whether larger firms or boutiques, stand behind their work product and create patents capable of withstanding contentious license discussions and even patent litigation actions.

The grant of patents requires that patent applications covering a company’s products be properly drafted, filed, and processed by the relevant national and regional patent offices around the world. Good patenting practice generally results from retaining patent attorneys who have relevant experience and education in the technology being covered, including advanced science degrees and industry knowledge. This is how major companies handle patents.

Best practices also require knowledge of the main strategies and tactics for obtaining, licensing and enforcing patents. These practices require a fundamental understanding of the law, which often adapts and changes with new challenges, as well as the practical application of the law through a diverse and extensive practice. Major companies employing these techniques can craft patent claims that provide the right breadth of patent protection, to cleverly cover competitors’ imitation products and even account for future generations of products, without being liable to invalidation due to pre-existing innovations. and a crowd. of the mistakes that are easily made in the esoteric patenting process found in all patent systems.

Buyer caution is advised, as inexperienced patent agents and attorneys can cause problems that are unlikely to be discovered until years after patenting, when the stakes are high. Highly experienced patent professionals, the best of all, know that of perhaps thousands of patents reviewed to license infringers for value, or needed to enforce the law against bad actors, only a few will adequately cover patent products. competition and will not take the risk. easily invalidated during the course of litigation or before the corresponding patent authority. In the US in particular, patent enforcement actions are faced with numerous alleged prior references applied by defendants to invalidate patented claims, both in litigation in the appropriate US district court, and also before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Review or an Ex Parte Reexamination.

Choosing the best law firm to handle critical matters can mean the difference between profiting handsomely from the company’s innovations and ideas, or instead spending a fortune on human and financial capital only to be easily copied by competitors. innovative ideas without any legal recourse. . Finding an attorney who understands patent law and a company’s core technology is critically important, and this is especially true for cutting-edge innovators in the high-tech and biotech industries.

This is not to say that companies seeking patent advice should not be cost-conscious, particularly as legal fees have risen in stagnant economies. However, choosing a great patent firm is still the preferred option. In recent years, startups and other innovators have chosen to hire boutique patent firms, offering reduced fees without skimping on attorney expertise, to keep fees in line with tight budgets. As seasoned practitioners understand, patents are all about quality versus quantity, which is why fewer well-crafted patents that meet a company’s strategic goals are preferred today rather than accumulating lots of cheaply produced worthless patents. price.

Estate planning, writing a will, passing on property when you die – these can be a minefield of unintended consequences, especially if you don’t consult an attorney. In this article, let’s explore just a few examples of the many things that can go wrong.

A common mistake is to put property in a joint name with an adult child so that it automatically passes to the child when you die and “saves” attorney fees. This idea has many pitfalls. If the child dies before you, you return to the starting point. Maybe it’s not a problem if you have time to fix that, but what if you get into an accident together and never get a chance to turn things around? Or what if you never get to do it? Now your heirs will have to probate your assets, which will cost them much more than it would have cost you to see an estate planning attorney.

Creditors are also a consideration. Did you know that your child’s creditors could use your property to collect your child’s debts? If your child is on the title, the child is the owner. Creditors can bind real estate for the collection of a judgment. They can seize bank accounts. When that happens, it’s up to you to try to undo it. Proving that something is truly all yours, recovering funds, freeing up a frozen bank account, or removing a lien can be very difficult and doesn’t always work. It usually requires the help of an attorney, which costs more than you would have spent on an estate planning attorney.

Another popular idea is to leave everything in the hands of an adult child because that child “knows what you want to do with it” and will divvy things up when you pass away. This can take many forms, including joint title, naming only one child in a self-made will, or simply telling that child what he wants without discussing it with anyone else or taking any formal steps. What could go wrong? Much! For one, as in the example above, the child could die before you or at the same time as you. You are also putting your child in a difficult position if there is any dissension between your children. You might not think your little darlings would behave that way, but money and pain do strange things to people: tempers flare, siblings don’t get along, and sometimes the kid who was supposed to divide the property decides to keep everything. Stories of fighting between children abound, ultimately costing expensive legal fees and leaving broken relationships behind. Even if you’re sure this won’t happen to you (famous last words), consider the other extreme: Will your child feel so guilty or self-effacing that he will give everything to his siblings and get nothing for himself?

Writing your own will or trust can also spell trouble. If you do not follow the required formalities, the document will not be valid. If there is something ambiguous in what you wrote, a court will decide what you meant. That’s expensive and like rolling a dice. If you think it’s easy to be clear, think again. Take the case of the man whose will ordered his daughter to receive a large monetary gift if she outlived him by 30 days, and his second wife to receive everything else. The daughter died on the 28th. Who gets his share? The will said the wife gets everything “everything else.” The will did not say what to do if the daughter did not survive. Does the second wife get it or does she go to the children of the man from her previous marriage? Where do you think those kids think she should go? A court will probably have to get involved and this will cost a lot more than having a lawyer write the will!

You should not try to be your own lawyer any more than you would try to be your own dentist or surgeon. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for”. If you think do-it-yourself estate planning software is the answer, you should read the review by Consumer Reports.