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Living Will FAQs - Should I Hire a Lawyer to Write My Living Will?
Frequently asked questions about hiring a lawyer and what your options are should you decide to create a will on your own. Thoughtful tips that will help you make an informed decision based on your particular situation. Getting a will created by an attorney is best in some cases, other times it is n
How to Change or Update Your Will
Despite its purpose, a will is a living document, meaning it should be updated or changed as situations warrant and life changes occur. We discuss how wills are updated or changed.
How Montana Living Trusts Are Handled
In Montana, living trusts are designed to separate the legal ownership of property from the original owner (trustor). The trustor creates an agreement (the trust) and initiates separate legal transactions to transfer the ownership of property to the trust.
How to Create 3D Cufflinks
Holographic 3-D cufflinks demonstrate that you are a man of discerning sartorial tastes. Whether to add a little panache to a tuxedo for a wedding or just for looking sharp at a business meeting, adding a third dimension to cufflinks will definitely get you noticed.
How to Locate a Lost Will When Someone Dies
When a person dies, he might leave a last will and testament. If the will is lost before the decedent's estate is probated, it can be found in a few ways. If the will can't be recovered, the estate is considered "intestate" and the court probates the estate. Laws vary by state, but in general the pr
How to Create a Legal Will Online
Being young, we had never thought about writing wills, but as we so painfully learned, being young is no guarantee that something tragic won't happen, and no excuse not to have your affairs in order.With the availability of websites that allow you create a legal will online, no excuse is good e
How to Receive Cash from the Lawn Mower Class Action Settlement
A class action settlement was recently reached between a group of small engine and lawn mower manufacturers and the class representatives. In the settlement, each member of the class is entitled to $35. You are a member of the class if you purchased a lawn mower of 30 horsepower or less between Jan.
California Safe Deposit Box Laws on Death
A survivor who has a key to a decedent's safe deposit box is allowed to inventory it.dice box image by MLProject from Fotolia.comUnder California law, when a person dies and has a safe deposit box at a financial institution, a survivor with a key to the box can be given access to it for...
What Are The Grounds For Contesting a Will?
Whenever someone dies and leaves a will, there is always the chance that certain people aren't going to be happy with the contents of the it.This can lead people to believe that they have grounds for contesting the will.The truth is that it is very difficult to contest a will without meeting a
Does the Beneficiary of a Living Trust Need to Know That the Trust Exists?
A trust is a common estate plan that offers certain advantages, such as probate avoidance and privacy. The beneficiaries benefit from the terms of the trust; they are entitled to the equitable interests in the trust. While the grantor (the trust creator) is still living, beneficiaries do not need to
How to be HIPAA Compliant
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), outlines protection guidelines for the electronic storage and transfer of individuals' confidential health records. Doctors' offices, hospitals, insurance companies and any other entities that deal directly with a person's medical reco
How to Get Compensation for a Violation of Covenants in a Warranty Deed
Although a discussion of the differences between the various types of deeds is not particularly exciting, when a title dispute arises, you and your lawyer will take a sudden interest in the type of deed used to acquire your property. If you used a warranty deed to acquire ownership, certain covenant
How to Find Out If There Is a Restraining Order Out on Me?
If you faced conflicts with another person, particularly a significant other, you may wonder whether a restraining order is in force against you. There are two primary resources through which you can determine whether there is an outstanding restraining order naming you as the respondent. In the end
How to Create an SDO ID
Super Dancer Online, or SDO, is an online dancing pad game that uses a virtual character specific to the user. The character changes size based on the amount of exercise the player does daily. The game has become popular for its incorporation of fitness and weight loss into an enjoyable activity. Th
How to Find a Deed of Trust
A deed of trust serves the function of mortgage by making a borrower's land collateral for a loan; however, unlike a mortgage, a deed of trust employs a third party, a trustee, either an attorney or some other company. The neutral trustee holds the title temporarily until the loan is repaid. Deeds o
Define Revocable Trust
A trust is a legal agreement under the laws of a state in which one person or group of people manages the assets of another person or group of people for the benefit of third parties. There are virtually limitless variations as to how a trust can be structured, but one of the most important consider
Do-It-Yourself and Template Wills
There is a big DIY movement afoot in the United States these days, and for the most part this is a good thing. It can be a lot of fun to make home improvements, take on landscaping projects, fix up or restore cars, tailor your own clothes or engage in any other do-it-yourself project that may be of
Illinois School Student Records Act
The Illinois School Student Records Act protects the rights of students and parents to obtain school records, correct inaccurate records and prevent disclosure of records to nonconsenting individuals. In Illinois, all public schools and school districts, including preschools, elementary, secondary a
Phonetic Writing
Any writing that employs an alphabet is phonetic writing. In the 15th Century, King Sejong of Korea commissioned the development of an alphabet for Koreans because traditional Chinese character-writing was too difficult for common people. This phonetic alphabet led to a far higher degree of literacy
Basics of Irrevocable Power of Attorney
Many businesses make use of the irrevocable power of attorney in their daily business dealings. You should also know what exactly the durable POA is, as you will have to make use of both these forms.