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  If you died tomorrow without a will, who would inherit your assets? Who would be your children’s guardian? What would happen to your remains and who would carry out that unenviable task? How would your debt and final expenses be paid? Do you really need a will, even if you’re broke? What if you just want everything to go to your spouse? Our guest in this episode is trusts and estates attorney Adam Becker. Adam answers all these questions—and more—to help you plan for the inevitable. Please read The Legal Seagull’s disclaimer before proceeding with this article. Although we...

A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a contract between two people, signed before marriage, detailing how assets and liabilities will be divided in the event of divorce or death. When this type of contract is signed during marriage, it is referred to as a postnuptial agreement.  When it comes to uncomfortable conversations to initiate with your spouse-to-be, few discussions are more dreaded than that of whether to get a prenup. Will he think I’m greedy and obsessed with money? Will she think I don’t trust her? Will he doubt that I love him? Please read The Legal Seagull’s disclaimer before proceeding...

Defenses to DUI / DWI Cases: Drunk Driving, Drugs, and the Law from The Legal Seagull on Vimeo. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is illegal in all 50 states. Some states refer to this as driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated (DWI). I interviewed Deputy Public Defender Omid Haghighat about the ins and outs of a DUI / DWI case, including potential defenses. Although we covered many common DUI / DWI issues (that may be applicable in your state), parts of this article pertain specifically to California law. Please read The Legal Seagull’s disclaimer before...

How to act in court. There are certain rules and formalities and rules you must abide by — and some important things to avoid. Learn general court etiquette, attire, and ways to show respect and deference to the judge and court staff.

One of the biggest mistakes parties without an attorney (known as "pro se" or "pro per" parties) make is failing to realize that the statute of limitations has expired on their claims. But what is a statute of limitations? What should you be aware of?