MCV Law Blog
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Can I still get a home inspection if buying a home “as is”?
An issue that frequently arises early on in real estate transactions is when the seller wants to sell their home “as is” and the buyer wants to have a home inspection. More often than not these seemingly adverse positions can lead to the contract needlessly falling apart…
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Being able to locate your abstract of title and survey can save you hundreds of dollars when it comes time to sell your home. The abstract of title is a bound packet of documents that show the chain of title for your property. When you sell your house it is generally required that you produce…
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Subpoenas – What are they and what are my rights?
Many people have heard of subpoenas before, but few know their legal effect. A subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to comply with certain requests. Subpoenas can be either judicial, issued by a judge, or non-judicial, a subpoena not issued by a judge, clerk, or…
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What to do if your minor child received a speeding ticket and pleaded guilty without your knowledge
Question: My teenage daughter just got her license two months ago, received a speeding ticket and did not want her parents to know so she went to court and plead guilty to the ticket. I subsequently found out about it. Is there anything I can do at this time to help her and myself, since she is covered under my auto insurance?…
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What will happen if I drive a car without liability insurance and I am in a car accident?
We have discussed in this blog what you should do if there is going to be a lapse in your car liability insurance. However, do you know what will happen if you are in a car accident and you are driving a car without liability insurance?…
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The Social Security Administration Proposes Changes to the Listing of Impairments for Cancer
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has posted a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) in the Federal Register regarding how it evaluates Cancer. The proposal provides changing the name of the current listing for Malignant Neoplastic Diseases to…
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What should I do if there is going to be a lapse in my car liability insurance?
You should surrender your vehicle plates to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) immediately. If you do not turn in your plates, your registration will be suspended for the same number of days that you did not have insurance coverage and failed to give your plates to the DMV…
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Social Security Disability and Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be at times. Not all migraines are severe, but sometimes the headaches are so severe that they prevent work. Migraine sufferers also experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound and smell, and auras.…
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MCV Law Supports Charity for Children
This past Monday, November 11th 2013, was Veteran’s Day. Not only did our firm salute our clients, co-workers, family and friends who have served our Nation, we also used the evening to attend the annual Charity for Children Event, “Evening of Cuisine”.…
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How Worker’s Compensation Affects My Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of Social Security benefits. Between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability, you may only receive up to…