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Unfortunately, inheriting property and the probate process itself sometimes brings out the worst in people. While many people handle the process smoothly and follow their loved one's instructions and best as possible and make agreements on the rest, death can stir up long dormant problems and bring up both jealousy and resentment. In fact, this is why many families end up turning to a probate attorney in Miami. Because surprise is most likely to bring out bad feelings, the best way to avoid family disputes is ensuring the entire family knows the broad outline of how you plan to leave your property and help them understand your choices. This way, they at least have time to get used to the idea and raise any concerns. This also makes it more likely they will respect these decisions and not try to undermine them through a lawsuit or in some informal manner. Unequal division of assets among offspring is the major cause of conflicts. Most parents choose to leae property and a...

It’s the 21st century, and while we still don’t have flying cars yet, we do have something that the prognosticators of decades past never dreamed of: instant access to information and entertainment through machines connected to a globe-spanning network. That’s right – the Internet hit the world by surprise, transforming from a toy for the tech-savvy into an inescapable facet of our modern culture. The Internet has its metaphorical fingers in so many places, in fact, that some people say that television is a dinosaur, a relic of the pre-wired world that’s slowly fading into irrelevance – and TV advertising along with it. But the figures tell a different story. 97% of US households still watch television, with the average American consuming 34 hours’ worth of televised content every week. Internet advertising may be able to reach every computer and mobile device in the country, but it still can’t match television in terms of reach and impact. For legal professionals who are intere...

TV advertising agencies play a significant role in helping companies market their products and services. Many businesses see advertising as a very complex and challenging process, and so they take advantage of the services of advertising agencies for their campaigns. The role of TV advertising agencies continues to expand with the ever-increasing demand for television advertising. Even with the emergence of web advertising, television remains the most significant medium in the advertising market. Recent studies reveal that as of the second quarter of 2013, annual TV ad spending has increased by 20% to nearly $80 billion.  And as demand for quality TV advertising increases, companies also face more intense competition, making TV advertising agencies all the more important for bringing in business and standing out from their rivals. Here are five reasons your business should take advantage of TV advertising agencies: • Experience. TV ad agencies are involved in all ...

Television advertising agencies can do a lot of good for a company. Without TV ad agencies , the major brands that we all rely on might have never come into existence. Brands thrive through the features and services offered by advertising agencies, which give them the extra marketing muscle they need to grow into globally-recognized household names. The market is a perpetual battleground, and television advertising agencies help companies get an edge over their competitors. They have the knowledge, experience, skills, and talent to determine what kind of campaign will work best for a specific product and then bring that campaign to life. Here are some of the specific ways that television advertising agencies can help you get the most out of your ads: 1. Agencies deliver expertise. TV agencies have one job and one alone: helping you advertise your brand. This level of focus means they have the technical background and skills necessary to implement ad campaigns for a wide varie...

Today, there are over a million lawyers in the United States, with more graduating every year. Being a lawyer these days isn’t just about practicing law: it’s about being able to run a business in the face of stiff competition, and marketing is a vital part of that business. Major law firms with well-established names have the resources to survive even the toughest competition, but what about small ones? Is there such a thing as small law firm marketing ? Small law firms need a good marketing strategy even more than major ones: they’re the ones who need to make an impression in order to succeed. But how does small law firm marketing work? Small law firms rarely have enough personnel to have departments in the first place, let alone one dedicated to marketing. Some lawyers are even uncomfortable with the very idea of marketing: they think it cheapens the profession. Though this might have been true in the past, it’s a necessity of life now: as competition in the legal market grow...

Once upon a time, the only ads you’d see on television were those from major, well-established companies. These days, however, any small business or startup can advertise on TV as well. If you know anything about TV advertising, you’re probably puzzled: TV airtime is an expensive commodity, so how can small businesses hope to afford it? The answer is simple: remnant TV ads. Remnant TV ads are ads placed during unsold airtime. Some airtime slots are harder for stations to sell than others, usually due to some combination of time slot and lack of advertiser interest: Since airtime is a perishable commodity – it expires and becomes worthless after a set period – stations would rather sell it off at a steep discount than let it go to waste. In short, remnant TV ads are win-win for both stations and advertisers: stations get to sell off their unsold inventory, and advertisers get TV airtime at a fraction of the usual cost. This said, TV advertising  isn't for everyone. I...

The emergence of Internet advertising has opened many doors for businesses. Many companies are flocking to Internet marketing, freeing up space in other media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, thus bringing forth new opportunities for budget-conscious businesses to advertise through remnant ads. Remnant ads are unsold advertising space on the verge of expiring. Every inch of print or second of airtime is a valuable – and perishable – commodity: if it expires, that potential revenue is gone for good, and so publishers and stations alike will try to sell this remnant ad space at a steep discount in order to turn a profit – any amount profit – off of it. It’s a win-win situation: publishers and stations capitalize on their unsold ad space, and advertisers get to promote their business at a fraction of the usual cost. But before you dive headfirst into remnant advertising,there are some things you should know to make sure that you actually get the best deal o...

With the rise of Internet marketing to prominence, radio is now seen as the underdog among marketing media. Most companies have jumped on the Internet marketing bandwagon to take advantage of the surging number of Internet users. But even though online marketing is the popular trend these days, that doesn’t mean other advertising mediums are ineffective. Even now, radio is still a major part of people’s daily lives, and as Internet marketing erodes interest from advertisers, small businesses now have an opportunity to take advantage of radio remnant advertising . Like many commodities, airtime is perishable – it expires after a set amount of time. If no one buys a particular radio spot before it expires, then the station loses their chance to turn a profit off of it. Unsurprisingly, stations want to avoid this happening whenever possible: rather than letting ad spots expire, they offer them to advertisers at a steep discount.This means that small businesses can buy radio airtime ...

People these days underestimate the power of radio advertising thanks to TV and Internet advertising’s dominant position in the market. However, whether they realize it or not, radio is a deeply ingrained part of people’s lives, and has been around for longer than television: people often wake up to the radio, listen to it as they get ready for the day, and keep it on for music, news, and traffic updates while they’re on the road. Many businesses even use radio to provide background music. In the end, national radio advertising is actually more effective than television advertising for the simple reason that people generally don’t switch channels when radio ads come on. Here are some other benefits of choosing national radio advertising over other forms of media: • Lower advertising costs . National print ads and television advertising can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. In particular, the number of people involved in the production process inflates the cost of televis...

Even though it remains a subject of controversy, TV advertising can definitely boost a lawyer’s success. Though Internet advertising is one of the most popular marketing strategies today, to the point that some people claim TV advertising is no longer relevant, the Internet simply doesn't have the same reach as television. Internet marketing only works for lawyers and law firms whose potential clients are frequent Internet users who would think to look online for legal information. Television remains the primary source of news and entertainment for over 90% of US households, and with the high demand for legal assistance for issues such as personal injury, divorce, debt collection, and bankruptcy, legal TV commercials serve as the main way for lawyers to keep the public informed about their services. The legal market is also fiercely competitive: every year, thousands of new lawyers graduate from law schools throughout the US, and they’re all after the same limited ...

We don’t live in a perfect world. Every day, there are crimes, abuses, arguments, and other conflicts between people’s interests. Laws exist to help right these wrongs, but they aren’t enough on their own: we need lawyers to defend the rights of those who are being oppressed or exploited by others. There are many out there who are willing to help; the problem is choosing the best one for the job. Legal TV ads can help people make the right decision. Legal TV ads are not without their controversy. Some people argue that they cheapen the legal profession, and there are enough bad lawyer commercials out there to suggest they may have a point. Some law firms have even gone out of business after running terrible ads. But not all legal TV ads cast a shadow on the profession: some are informative, educating people about legal issues and their rights, and better still, they bring in clients. Advertising can make or break a law firm, and it pays to pay attention to what makes a successfu...

It’s a commonly held belief that legal television advertising is the most effective form of legal marketing available. There’s a good reason why TV advertising has such a steep price tag: even as the Internet continues to push its way into the mainstream, most US households still rely on television for information and entertainment, giving it the greatest reach of any advertising medium. But even though TV advertising is easily the most powerful advertising medium available, it’s not a silver bullet: if that power isn’t used responsibly, it can actually destroy a law firm instead of help it. In legal television advertising , it’s not enough just to have a TV commercial: you need a good strategy in order to market your law firm effectively. The most basic thing you need to know is who your target demographic is: once you know who you should be trying to sell your services to, you can then make sure that your ad is airing during timeframes when they’ll actually be watching. Onc...

Viral videos are one of the hallmarks of the modern Internet. A disproportionate number of these are of people doing aggressively stupid things: not just individuals with poor common sense, but also companies who try to put their best foot forward only to jam it firmly into their mouth. Disastrous advertisements quickly get companies recognized, not as purveyors of some useful product or service, but as perpetrators of an unprovoked assault on common sense and good taste. Lawyers and law firms are no exception to this. There are plenty of laughingstocks in the field of lawyer television commercials : a quick Internet search will turn up the worst of the worst that video vigilantes have highlighted for public ridicule. These commercials reflect badly on the entire legal profession, and it’s unlikely they’ll ever fully fade from memory. The public has a sharp eye for bad commercials, and if you fall for common traps like trying to be “witty” or “edgy” when your audience just wants...

If you've ever heard radio commercials before, you probably have an idea of what works best: funny skits, catchy jingles, things that make them stand out from the rest of the noise. You might be tempted to jump to the conclusion that these kinds of ads work equally well for all products and services, but there’s one important exception: legal advertising. Ask yourself: with your future or even your life on the line, would you trust a law firm whose lawyer radio commercials seem to make light of the issues you’re facing? Advertising legal services isn't like advertising fast food or used cars: lawyer radio commercials need to stay serious and focus on the facts. So if you can’t rely on the usual commercial trappings to bring in clients, what can you use? The answer is simple: your lawyer radio commercials need a sales pitch that can convince potential clients why they should trust you with their cases over everyone else. The first part of your sales p...

Advertising isn’t a silver bullet – it needs a good strategy behind it to deliver the desired results. Take law firm TV ads, for instance: you can’t just air ads randomly and hope to bring in the clients you’re expecting.You need to identify your target audience – the people who might actually be dealing with the kinds of legal issues your law firm can help with – and make sure your commercials can reach that audience effectively. There are two ways you can identify your target audience. The first way is to identify your law firm’s specialization and look into what audience would benefit most from your services. The second way is the opposite: identify your target audience, then determine which service would best suit their needs. Once you know who you’re trying to sell your services to, you can then start producing law firm TV ads that will bring in that audience and buying airtime in slots when they’ll be watching. An estimated 75% of law firms make use of law firm TV ads ...

Attorney TV advertising has long been a subject of controversy, and not without reason. The rationale goes that TV advertising threatens the credibility of the entire legal profession, and with all the terrible law firm ads making the rounds on the Internet these days, it’s hard to argue the point. TV advertising still reigns supreme as the king of advertising media, but attorney TV advertising seems like a curious mismatch: two great tastes that adamantly refuse to go great together. Is it truly a lost cause? Is there no way for legal professionals to advertise on television without making yet another lawyer joke? As it happens, there is indeed a way – and it’s so far removed from the usual methodology behind TV advertising that it’s no wonder why so many law firms still get it wrong. Advertising is normally a no-holds-barred grudge match for the audience’s attention, waged against all the other commercials advertising the same thing – and the flashiest, funniest, or cleverest...

Research shows that 75% of attorneys take advantage of advertising to promote their firms – but what kinds of attorneys comprise this figure? From a layman’s perspective, it’s easy to assume that attorney television commercials can benefit any practice, but the reality is different: if you pay close attention, you’ll notice that only certain kinds of law firm actually advertise on television. The reason why attorney television commercials represent such a relatively narrow field is simple: the vast majority of legal specializations simply aren’t needed by the general public. It’s not such a surprising concept if you think about it. There are many products and services which you never see commercials for on television, simply because the general public has no direct need for them. The same applies to many legal specializations: a firm that specializes in corporate tax law, for example, would be hard pressed to recoup their investment in TV advertising. Only certain legal specializ...

Attorney television ads, despite the controversy surrounding them, have been undeniably effective in helping people find lawyers to help them with their legal issues. Even though the rise of Internet marketing to prominence has caused some people to loudly proclaim that television advertising is dead, TV remains a powerful marketing medium for the legal profession. Even now, attorney television ads have more reach than Internet advertising, especially when you consider that many people who need an attorney are more likely to have ready access to a television than a computer. Many people who have suffered harm at the hands of another party are completely unaware of their legal options. Attorney television ads inform them of their rights and tell them what attorneys can do to help. Some people argue that attorney advertising cheapens the profession, that it makes success a matter of who has the most eye-catching ad rather than the most trustworthy services, and they do have half a...

When it comes to the various denominations that have established themselves over the years, the Universalists are arguably one that is the most misunderstood. While there are some factions of the church that have been ridiculed for their quick buck mentality when it comes to being an “ordained minister”, there are actually many positive attributes to the church that gets overlooked. This is especially true of the Universal Life Church World Headquarters which does not follow the path of some of the other churches in the same denomination. However, all churches have their flaws in certain regards, so it may not be surprising that some elements of a particular type of church may really stand out in the eyes of the public when the truth is that there are thousands, perhaps millions who worship in a church that offers real, direct services to its members. Churches around the world are often the butt of jokes or ridiculed for the actions of what turns out to be a small minori...

If you are in need of a reliable auto accident attorney, it is important for you to hire a professional and experienced attorney. Knowing some basic guidelines before hiring a car accident attorney, can save you time and money. Not all attorney law firms are the same, so be sure to ask the right questions, this can save you hardships and delays in your case over the long run. Will I ever need an accident attorney? Most drivers will file a claim for a collision about once every 18 years. That’s the statistic for most average drivers, which, whether you’re willing to admit it or not, you likely will file. Unfortunately over the course of a typical long driving lifetime, you are more than likely to have a total of three to four accidents. If you have a family, then that statistic increases. If you need a professional auto accident attorney then you want one that is able to respond quickly. When looking for a professional Car Accident Attorney , look for one that offers servic...

According to Miami Probate Attorney , an estate planning attorney in Miami, Florida , living wills and other advance directives, such as a power of attorney for health care, help individuals by describing their preferences regarding their own end-of-life care, and adults of all ages should have advance directives because the unexpected may happen at any age.  He describes living wills as a legal document that describes an individual's preferences regarding their own treatment if they face a serious illness or accident, speaking for them when they cannot speak for themselves.  A living will, also known as a health care declaration , allows individuals to clearly explain what they do and do not want in terms of their own medical care, and it is not necessary to be a medical expert to complete this document, although it helps to be familiar with various medical procedures commonly administered.  In most states in the United States, a living will asks whether or...