By Aleshia Altizer 1. Tis the season for scams! It's the biggest shopping season of the year and thieves know it. If you get scammed, or are suspicious of a possible scam, you have access to an experienced lawyer for legal advice.2. It's a time for big purchases! For big holiday purchases like a new car, make sure you understand all the paperwork before you sign, and your Provider Lawyer is available to go over any such contracts or documents with you.3. Oh no! The roof springs a leak, the car breaks down, or you come home to a burst pipe. Emergency repairs can mean big headaches, especially if the job isn't done correctly. If you have issues with a bad repair job, consult your Provider Lawyer.4. Holiday shopping leads to a fender bender: It's a hectic time of year, people are busy and the malls are packed. If you are involved in a car accident or minor fender bender, call your Provider Lawyer for legal advice.5. Returns, returns returns! Whether the sweater you received has a flaw in it, or your new TV doesn't work, if you have trouble returning defective merchandise, you can consult your Provider Lawyer.6. A guest is injured at your Christmas gathering. Whether it's a misstep on the stairs or a slip from a spill, if someone is injured on your property, it's a good idea to call your Provider Law Firm and consult them on any legal issues that may surface.7. If you attempt to make a holiday purchase, and you are denied credit for no apparent reason, contact your Provider Law Firm for legal advice.8. Thinking of treating your family to satellite TV or getting new cell phones for the kids? If you are getting or renewing a service, it's a good idea to call your Provider Law Firm, they can go over contracts or documents with you so you will know exactly what you are signing.9. Trouble with the neighbors? Are their holiday decorations encroaching on your property? Is their new puppy barking all night? Consult your Provider Lawyer regarding your legal rights.10. Holiday vacation a total disaster? Was your hotel room not what they advertised on the brochure? Did you lose an item or receive terrible service only to have the manager deny liability? Contact your Provider Lawyer so you can know what your legal rights are.11. Having the family together is a good time to consider estate planning. Want your cousin to have a special family keepsake? Want your sister to be the guardian of your children should anything happen to you and your spouse? Now is the perfect opportunity to put decisions like these in your Will, and Pre-Paid Legal Members can get a Will, Living Will, and Healthcare Power of Attorney, as well as consult their Provider Lawyer with any questions. And don't forget to review and update your Will annually.12. Legal Emergencies! Should a legal emergency happen in the middle of the night, or over the holidays when most businesses are closed…you have the peace of mind in knowing that whatever the hour, legal assistance is standing by for emergency issues like arrest or detainment.
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