About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
How To Investigate and Report Nursing Home Abuse
From medical care and community life to assistance with daily activities, long-term care facilities provide valuable services and can promote the well-being of older adults in many ways. However, nursing home residents are also a highly vulnerable population. Despite resident rights protections under the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 and state laws, many abuse cases involving nursing home residents occur every year. If you have a loved one who lives in an assisted living facility, …
Navigating Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits: Rights, Claims, and Legal Action
Residents of nursing home facilities who are victims of abuse or neglect can take legal action against the nursing home for their mistreatment. While criminal charges are brought by the state and aim to punish the perpetrator of a crime, civil lawsuits aim to give financial compensation to victims of injuries or other harm. Compensation covers: Economic losses, including medical bills; and Non-economic losses, including pain and suffering. It’s important to know that you …
What Are Nursing Home Resident Rights?
Residents of long-term care facilities have legal rights guaranteed by both state and federal laws. Violation of these rights can “occur in a variety of ways,” says Ashley N. Hadler, a personal injury attorney in Indianapolis, and if you or a loved one lives in a nursing home, it’s essential to know your rights and what to do if they are violated. As a nursing home abuse lawyer, Hadler “handles typical physical injuries such as falls or choking [as well as] more medically complex …
What Are the Types of Business Bankruptcy?
Types of business bankruptcy include Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy. In Chapter 7 asset liquidation, a bankruptcy trustee sells assets to discharge secured and unsecured debts. Chapter 7 is for business closures after financial insolvency. Chapter 11 debt reorganization restructures debt with secured creditors, with Subchapter V as a less expensive and faster option for small business debt reorganization. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is an option for sole proprietorships to pay secured …
When Should My Business File for Bankruptcy?
Your business should file for bankruptcy if you are facing business insolvency, have unmanageable debt, and need asset protection from creditor lawsuits. Filing for bankruptcy puts an automatic stay in place to stop collection actions. Chapter 7 is for asset liquidation bankruptcy to discharge debt and get a fresh start. Chapter 11 financial restructuring bankruptcy allows a business to continue operating with a repayment plan under trustee oversight. Subchapter V is a faster and less expensive …
What Property Can I Keep in a Bankruptcy?
You can keep exempt property in Chapter 7 asset liquidation bankruptcy if it qualifies for state or federal exemptions. In a Chapter 7 filing, a bankruptcy trustee liquidates non-exempt assets to pay off creditors. Common federal and state exemptions include the homestead exemption, vehicle exemption, household goods, personal property, jewelry exemptions, tools of trade, clothing exemptions, and a wildcard exemption. Financial account exemptions include retirement accounts, life insurance, …
Are There Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
Alternatives to bankruptcy include debt settlement, debt consolidation, and debt refinancing. Credit counseling helps to create a management plan and identify debt restructuring alternatives. Contact creditors for an informal workout or negotiated payoff. A deed in lieu of foreclosure or a short sale can avoid foreclosure. You can keep your property with a forbearance agreement or loan modification. You can negotiate a tax settlement under a hardship program with the state or IRS. Asset …
What Happens if Someone Dies Without an Estate Plan?
Having an estate plan brings many advantages, including: Control of how your assets are distributed when you die Peace of mind that your loved ones will be provided for Control over healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated Despite these benefits of an estate plan, most Americans don’t have one. And lacking an estate plan can lead to unwanted results. “If you do not have a will or estate plan, the state where you reside and pass away …
What’s the Difference Between an Estate Plan and a Will?
The difference between an estate plan and a will is that a will is an asset distribution document, and an estate plan provides a comprehensive strategy for asset protection and incapacity planning. Estate plan benefits include probate avoidance, asset management, tax mitigation, trust administration, and end-of-life care. Documents in an estate plan can include a will, revocable trust, living will, power of attorney, healthcare directive, guardianship clauses, and life insurance with …
What Digital Assets Should I Include in an Estate Plan?
When planning your estate, you may think of physical property such as your house, car, cash, or jewelry. Making an estate plan for these assets is important. But what about your digital assets? Digital estate planning is more important than ever as our lives increasingly move online, from financial accounts to family photos. Your estate plan should include digital assets along with traditional ones to account for all your assets. But what are digital assets, and how do you make an estate plan …
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