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While the living trust is the most flexible device used to avoid the costs and delays of probate, there are much simpler ways of effectively accomplishing the same things. One such way is through what is known as a “payable-on death” accounts. Here are some common questions and answers.
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Without giving up your rights, and with professional help to navigate the complexity of the divorce process, you can achieve dissolution of your marriage, without adding to the stress and minimizing the expense. It’s called divorce mediation and it’s available to anyone.
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The crime of domestic violence occurs in every state and affects both men and women from all social, educational and economic backgrounds. Domestic violence can be at the hands of a spouse, someone you are dating or living with.
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Maybe, through an "Offer in Compromise." An Offer in Compromise is an offer to pay less than the full amount the internal revenue service claims you owe.
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Is an employer under a legal obligation to hire or promote me if I am the most qualified person for the position?
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This article was written to assist people who are confronted with the task of organizing a loved one's funeral. If you have never performed or assisted in organizing a funeral, the following information will give you a general idea of what to expect.
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Life is unexpected. Even if you have no interest in law it will affect you. Maybe you will be called in to jury duty or get a subpoena to testify in court for a case that’s loosely related to you. Either way it’s smart to get familiar with witness and testimony terms that may come in handy one day. Below is a glossary for court terms. Read on and get knowledgeable.
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Here you will learn all the definitions that are associated with legal motions. This is very useful information you might find valuable one day. Read on and get familiar with the following terms: contempt of court, exemplary damages, restraining order, conviction, in limine, motion, motion for a new trial, motion for dismissal, motion for summary judgment, motion to quash service of summons, motion to suppress, quash, service of process, sue and waiver.
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Almost all courts now apply special penalty enhancement against drivers who have caused a traffic accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While most driving under the influence cases are charged as simple misdemeanors, when the offense is coupled by injuries caused by an accident, prosecutors will likely file the offence as a felony.
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If you going through financial hardship and have not been able to resolve your federal tax trouble with the IRS, you may be eligible for assistance through a program called the Taxpayer Advocate Services (TAS).
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