The Basic Steps in a Civil Lawsuit: Civil Law Process
Thanks to television dramas and criminal trial news coverage criminal law procedure is familiar to many. How a civil lawsuit proceeds is less well known. The process and purpose of civil and criminal...
View ArticleThe Law of Negligence
Criminal law punishes people for actions that harm all of society. Tort law protects private rights from injuries to individuals. This area of law is also often referred to as personal injury law. A...
View ArticleOne Pleasant and Ten Practical Reasons to Have a Last Will and Testament
About seventy percent of Americans do not have a will. Many procrastinate. They believe they do not have enough assets or they simply do not want to consider their own mortality. If someone has not...
View ArticleReal Estate Contract Contingencies & The Attorney Review Period
People making an offer to buy a home should be certain the written contract offer includes an attorney review period. Small contract matters can have big consequences. Residential real estate...
View ArticleRequirements for a Valid Last Will and Testament in Florida
While Florida gives a person much freedom to dispose of his property (known as his “estate”) at his death, this freedom is gained only through the execution of a valid will. To be valid a will must...
View ArticleTypes of Property Ownership are Important in Estate Planning
The principal goal of estate[1] planning is to see that the wishes of the person who accumulated property[2] are met. The most familiar method for addressing this goal is a valid Last Will and...
View ArticleDirect vs. Circumstantial Evidence: Observation vs. Inference
There are two types of evidence at a trial: direct and circumstantial. One, if believed, directly proves a fact; the other allows a fact to be inferred. In court a trial is held to determine specific...
View ArticleTitle Insurance: Buyers & Owners Policies
It is critical when making a real estate investment that the owner knows he owns the property free from any claims by third parties. When a buyer contracts to buy a home, he wants to be certain that...
View ArticleConsider the Association When Buying a Condo
The buyer in a real estate transaction certainly is advised to do their “due diligence” in making the decision to complete a purchase. Due diligence is the process of systematically researching and...
View ArticleA Will Alone Does Not Avoid Probate, A Living Trust Can Help
There are many reasons to have a will, but avoiding probate is not among them. Other tools such as a living trust can help achieve that goal. There are legal documents and procedures beyond having a...
View ArticleConsiderations in Appointing a Child’s Guardian in a Will
There are many reasons to create a Last Will and Testament, but for parents with a minor child, appointment of a child’s guardian is among the best. Doing so may be a parent’s best chance at choosing...
View ArticleIllinois Requirements for a Valid Last Will and Testament
The Constitution’s Tenth Amendment notes that any power not given to the federal government is reserved to the states or the people. The Constitution does not give the federal government power over the...
View ArticleFunds to Compensate Victims of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Related Cancers
There are tremendous numbers of ads from mesothelioma lawyers and attorneys across all media publicizing compensation for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers and diseases. There...
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