Several myths exist about estate planning, and the notion that the process only involves writing a will ranks high among those misconceptions. Montana residents could take care of many financial and health-related responsibilities through careful estate planning. And...
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Does your age put you at risk when working in oil and gas?
Oil and gas extraction and even refining work can be incredibly dangerous. Not only are there cancer-causing chemicals and dangerous machines involved, but there is the ever-present risk of a fire or explosion when working with flammable materials like oil and gas. ...
Rubbernecking: A leading cause of car crashes
Montana and other states are noticing a significant increase in the number of rubbernecking-related vehicle accidents. While many of us don't give much thought to the idea of checking out accident scenes while we're driving, the reality is that it can be quite...
Tips for creating a successful parenting plan
Trying to share the responsibilities of parenting after a divorce is hard. Even those with the best of intentions often wind up in conflict with their ex. The more tension that develops, the harder the situation will be for your children. A solid parenting plan is...
What to do for anticipatory breach of contract?
Montana business owners who engage in creating contracts will likely deal with an anticipatory breach or two. This type of breach happens when one party states that it will be unable to deliver on its contractual obligations before the contract's expiration date. If...
Divorcing after 50? Don’t make these financial errors
The rate of gray divorce in Montana, as in the rest of the country, continues to increase, even as other age brackets see the rate remain stable or decrease. There are many for this, but the one thing all residents divorcing after 50 should keep in mind is that...
Some common types of product liability claims
As a consumer in Montana, it's understandable to expect that items you spend your hard-earned money on work properly. Unfortunately, as anyone who experiences a faulty product knows that this isn't always the case. It's understandable to assume that there's only one...
Is distracted driving an epidemic?
Distracted driving is increasing as more people spend time doing other activities while operating a vehicle in Montana. Many people use their phones, apply make-up and eat food in the car, which increases the risk of a collision. Distracted driving is the third...
The impact of toxic waste from the energy industry
The energy industry is one of the economic engines of the U.S. economy. In states like Montana, it provides high-paying jobs for many people. But there are two sides to everything. Oil and gas operations also produce many byproducts. Some of these are hazardous....
These are the 3 worst types of collisions to experience
There are many kinds of collisions that can happen, but among them, there are three that are potentially more dangerous than others. These include vehicle rollovers, side-impact collisions and head-on collisions. These three kinds of car crashes have a potential to...