Healy & McCann, PC
Healy & McCann, PC
Healy & McCann, PC
Albany Legal Issues Blog
Drunk driving fatalities in Oregon
If you are like most people in Oregon, you know how hard advocacy groups and others work to communicate the dangers associated with drunk driving. From ridesharing to naming a designated driver, people have options to avoid driving a vehicle after they have consumed...
What are common reasons for contesting a will?
When your loved one passes away, an estate plan can be a comfort. It can leave you certain of their wishes and ease your burden during a difficult time. However, if you believe that a loved one’s will does not reflect their wishes or the legal requirements of your...
Pedestrian safety systems fail more than help
When shopping for a new vehicle today, a consumer may evaluate a range of advanced features designed to improve safety by either preventing collisions or reducing the impact of any collisions that may occur. Examples of these features include pedestrian detection...
Estate planning in a second marriage
When you find a new love after losing a first spouse either via death or divorce, you have many reasons to celebrate and feel positive about your future happiness. However, upon getting remarried, you and your new spouse may face unique challenges that may not have...
Understanding the QTIP trust
When people think about estate planning, they may think about creating a will or a trust. A person interested in creating a trust, however, should know that they have many options to choose from since multiple types of trusts exist. One trust that estate planners may...
How does a charitable remainder trust work?
When evaluating your options for your estate plan, you may realize that you can select from a variety of tools that have different benefits based on your present situation and future goals. In addition to wills and trusts, you may have assets that require you to name...
Important considerations when using NDAs
Before sharing sensitive information about a company's operations or products, responsible businesses should take steps to ensure that any information shared with another party is used and handled appropriately. From guarding against the inappropriate sharing of...
With teen drivers, it’s judgment and experience that are lacking
It’s a Catch-22. One reason why traffic crashes remain the No. 1 cause of adolescent injuries and deaths in the United States is because young drivers lack experience. They are inundated with information and distraction. They feel like they know what they’re doing --...
Understanding the basics of a limited liability company
When establishing a new business, entrepreneurs and professionals can choose from multiple operating structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. Over the last several decades, limited liability companies (LLP) have grown in popularity...
Can I pay alimony using my retirement funds?
Spouses going through a divorce must evaluate so many elements of their lives to arrive at their final divorce agreement, including how they will split their marital assets and debts. Some divorcees may also have to pay spousal support to the other party. The spouse...
