Legal

Probate
By Josh Riverside · 18 years ago
Probate is a legal process in which the authenticity of a will is proved; total properties identified, inventoried and appraised; taxes and debts paid; and the remaining properties distributed. The term “probate” is derived from ...
California State Contractor License Board
By Seth Miller · 17 years ago
In a bid to protect property owners from inept or unscrupulous contractors, California's licensing laws are framed to make certain that contractors are appropriately licensed with California's Contractors State License Board. California Business and Professions ...
Florida DUI
By Max Bellamy · 17 years ago
Like most states, there is a DUI law in Florida. DUI stands for “driving under the influence of alcohol”. Getting arrested and charged with a dui is a criminal offense, because you are not only ...
In Hot Pursuit Of The “Recanting Victim”
By Donald P. Schweitzer · 18 years ago
In case you didn’t know, we are living in a state where uncooperative victims of domestic violence are ducking and running from prosecutors and investigators who wish to compel their testimony. At this very moment, ...
Contracts
By Jimmy Sturo · 18 years ago
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties to undertake a task. A contract may be oral, communicated, written or just plain understood. Contracts may be between any two people. An acceptance of ...
Canada Immigration Lawyers
By Jimmy Sturo · 18 years ago
There is no need for engaging any lawyer or consultant to immigrate to Canada or any other country. If you have the right credentials in accordance with the immigration policies of the country you want ...
California DUI
By Kevin Stith · 18 years ago
Drunk driving is operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated state. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a common problem in the United States and the rest of the world. ...
Florida Car Accident Lawyers
By Jason Gluckman · 18 years ago
The sunshine and warm temperatures of Florida attract millions of visitors each year. This is one factor that adds to the number of car accidents in the state -- the tourists’ lack of familiarity with ...
Louisiana Bankruptcy Lawyers
By Eric Morris · 18 years ago
Although the laws of the state of Louisiana are different from the laws of the other states, bankruptcy is one area where there are more similarities than differences. This is because bankruptcy relief is under ...
Obligation of Support For Mail Order Brides and Their Children
By Donald P. Schweitzer · 18 years ago
THE EXPANDED OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT (FOREIGN SPOUSES AND THEIR CHILDREN) Everyone knows how easy it is for people to meet and marry others who live in foreign countries these days. With the widespread use of ...
Chapter 7
By Kent Pinkerton · 18 years ago
The chapter 7 law of bankruptcy aims at giving a fresh start to a person who is too heavily burdened with debt to discharge it in a normal manner. Since chapter 7 completely wipes out ...
Mediation Training: An Opportunity for Paralegals
By Jennifer Grassini · 18 years ago
The American legal system is overburdened with lawsuits. Paralegals spent countless hours doing legal research, drafting documents, and interviewing clients in preparation for a trial. However, there is an emerging movement that is challenging how ...
Jury Verdicts in Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
By Emily Gleason · 18 years ago
Recently in Illinois, an infant was rushed to an emergency room by his parents for incessant crying and vomiting that prevented him from nursing. The emergency room physician diagnosed the infant with a gastrointestinal colic ...
Criminal Defense: How To Win A Bail Reduction
By Tito Rodriguez · 18 years ago
For many criminal defendants, the imposition of bail renders the presumption of innocence an empty promise. Based upon a mere accusation, criminal defendants are routinely thrown in jail and held there for months awaiting trial ...
An Introduction To California DUI Attorneys
By Jimmy Sturo · 18 years ago
DUI is an abbreviation for ‘Driving Under Influence.’ These are laws pertaining to drunken driving offenses. With rampant DUI cases there are plenty of lawyers available today and some are free of cost. There are ...
Necessary Notary Public Supplies and Services
By Kent Pinkerton · 18 years ago
A notary public is a public service position selected by state government officials. Their chief role is to that of an impartial witness to the signing of various legal documents, thus serving as a fraud ...
Trademark Protection - How to Select a Good Name
By Elias Borges · 18 years ago
Your trademark is the most important asset your business will ever own. A good trademark will distinguish you from the competition and help you stand out in a crowd. A poor trademark will entangle you ...
S Corporation vs. LLC: Which is Better?
By Stephen Nelson · 18 years ago
"S Corporation or LLC?" is a common question for new business owners. I have several people call me each week asking this. I always tell them the question is impossible to answer. And here's why. ...
Should You Use an LLC for Your Small Business? Probably--and Here's Why
By Stephen Nelson · 18 years ago
Accountants and attorneys love limited liability companies. But do limited liability companies—LLCs for short—really make sense for small business owners. Probably. And for two almost unknown reasons. The Big Legal Benefit of an LLC: Limited ...
The Benefits of Incorporating in Florida
By Eddie Tobey · 18 years ago
There are many benefits to Incorporating in Florida. For one, there is an able work force, reflected by the fact that Florida’s unemployment rate is consistently lower than the national rate. Florida is the center ...