WHAT CAN AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY DO FOR ME? Educate you about whether you need a simple will or a more complicated estate planning document, and then draft those documents for you. Draft financial and medical powers of attorney documents for you so that you will be taken care of appropriately by your loved ones if you become incapacitated and cannot take care of yourself or your assets. WHO SHOULD SCHEDULE A MEETING? Are you a full time resident of Delaware? Schedule a meeting! Did you relocate to Delaware from another state? Schedule a meeting! Do you have a Will? If so, is it more tha ..read more

Tunnell & Raysor, P.A., is a FULL-SERVICE law firm that has been serving the community of Delaware for more than 130 years. Built on the foundation of providing professional, personalized legal services, we have assembled a team that has the knowledge and skill necessary to resolve legal problems in the following key practice areas: REAL ESTATE, planning and zoning, FAMILY LAW, civil litigation, PERSONAL INJURY, workers’ compensation, estate planning, trusts & estates, business law and municipal law, and CRIMINAL LAW among others. The team of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. takes prid ..read more

Traffic congestion is an all-too-familiar problem that plagues many urban areas. Traffic congestion leads to frustrating delays and can trigger chain reaction accidents. Chain reaction accidents, also known as multi-vehicle accidents, occur when one initial collision sets off a series of subsequent crashes. The triggering event is usually the result of sudden braking, swerving or loss of control due to various factors like: Distracted driving Tailgating Adverse weather conditions A domino effect ensues once the triggering event occurs where nearby vehicles become involved in subsequent colli ..read more

Many people view their estate plan as a form of protection for their spouse and children. They know that if they die, their will or other estate planning documents will guide the distribution of their property and potentially provide a guardian for their children. Those without children or even much personal property could also benefit from creating estate planning documents, and many people with simple wills could use more estate planning documents. Estate planning is also about your protection as you grow older or if you experience some kind of medical emergency. Adults in Delaware creating ..read more

Due to incredible advances in medical science, many people are dismissive of broken bones or fractures. Especially when people compare a broken bone to the other catastrophic injuries possible in a motor vehicle collision, they may act like a shattered femur or a spiral fracture to the upper arm isn't a serious injury. However, broken bones can cost tens of thousands of dollars just to treat and can also sometimes lead to lasting medical implications for the injured person. When are broken bones far more expensive than people expect? 1. When they require a leave of absence from work If you wor ..read more

Maybe you have been on the market for a residential property for several years. It has been a seller's market for some time in Delaware, making it hard for people to buy a home. If you just made a successful offer on a property, you are probably excited that your hunt for a home is finally over. Whether you are looking to move to a different neighborhood or transitioning from an apartment renter to a property owner, you likely can't wait to sign the closing paperwork and get the keys to your new home. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong between the offer on a property and when you take possessio ..read more

Too many people oversimplify their estate plans. They create a will and not much else. They may not address what would happen if they have a medical emergency or add any special documents to facilitate a smooth transfer of major assets to their beneficiaries. Although a simple estate plan may be easy for people to understand, it can have many weak points. Drafting other documents in addition to your will can give you more protection and can give you better control over the legacy you leave behind when you die. Trusts are some of the most popular inclusions in modern estate plans, and for good ..read more

Buying a home is a major commitment. Not only will you spend decades paying off the mortgage on the property, but you will incur thousands of dollars in closing costs. The benefits of purchasing a place to live are obvious. You can accrue equity by making monthly payments instead of losing the money that you send to your landlord for rent. You will have more personal privacy and the freedom to do what you want with the space where you live. Of course, there are risks involved not just with home ownership but with the process of buying a property. How can you protect yourself from some of the b ..read more

Years of insurance advertisements have likely conditioned you to expect prompt and compassionate treatment from the insurance company following a motor vehicle collision. For many drivers and passengers dealing with injuries and significant property damage, the insurance claim process is much different than what they expected. If you need insurance funds to repair your vehicle, pay your hospital bills or cover your lost wages, learning what to expect after a car crash can help you get the compensation you need while minimizing how much time you have to invest in resolving the claim. The compan ..read more

When you move to a new state, one of the things you have to think about is what to do with your estate plan. Estate planning laws vary between states, so now that you’re in Delaware, you need to make sure that any plan you have is as protective in this state as it was in the one you came from. There are a few things to do when updating your estate plan after a move. Here’s what you should remember. Update the legal documents themselves Every state is different in how it approaches the law. Your original estate plan will be designed to fit the rules and regulations of the state. The terminology ..read more