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 than f ..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 pride ..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 collisi ..read more

There are many different types of trusts that can help people achieve specific estate planning goals. People who own their own businesses, who have started a blended family or who worry about getting Medicaid benefits might want to add a trust to their estate plans based on their legacy wishes and estate planning goals. If someone needs a document to perform one of the three functions below, then they may want to consider whether a trust would be beneficial for their purposes. Changing ownership of major assets Too much property owned by someone who just died can be an issue. If people have en ..read more

Buying a home can be exhilarating – and a little intimidating. For many people, the purchase of a home will be the single biggest financial transaction of their lives. It’s also a deeply emotional decision, and the consequences of a mistake can be devastating. That’s what makes it so important to understand the role that your real estate attorney plays in protecting your interests and your future. Why do you need a real estate attorney? First, many states simply require an attorney to be involved in real estate transactions – and Delaware is among them. Even if an attorney wasn’t required, how ..read more

Dogs are the most popular pet in most Delaware communities. They are smart, companionable and fun for children and adults alike. However, they are also a major source of risk for the general public. Dogs can become aggressive, especially when provoked. Occasionally, dogs can attack with very little warning or provocation, sometimes causing catastrophic or even fatal injuries to the people involved in an attack incident. Children are at particularly high risk in dog bite attacks, as the lack of familiarity with a dog’s body language and shorter stature make them especially vulnerable. Even when ..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

Tunnell & Raysor was awarded the first annual William C. Rogers Jr. Award from Security Title. Our staff plays a huge part in making this distinction happen. This award recognizes our Senior Partner, Hal Dukes, for all the hard work over the years to put Tunnell & Raysor at the forefront of the Real Estate in Sussex County going back many of years. We are honored to accept this award.The post Tunnell & Raysor awarded the first annual William C. Rogers Jr. Award from Security Title first appeared on Tunnell & Raysor, P.A ..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 pride in a ..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