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The Differences of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Individuals create trusts to hold legal title to property for the benefit of other individuals or entities. Trusts are a valuable estate planning tool because they allow the trust-maker (the "grantor") to pass assets to his heirs without interference from probate courts. Trusts also provide substan
Terms & Conditions of an Irrevocable Trust
All irrevocable trusts have certain terms and conditions in common: once created they are very difficult to change or terminate. However, each individual irrevocable trust is governed by the terms spelled out in the trust instrument, and these terms may display wide variations. Those with questions
Corporate Code of Conduct Act
The Corporate Code of Conduct Act was a proposed piece of legislation in the United States Congress. The act would have required certain corporations to create a written code of conduct.
How to Locate a Person's Last Will & Testament
There is an assumption, fueled by TV drama, that when a person dies, his loved ones assemble, waiting with bated breath for the reading of the will. In reality, most Americans do not have wills. Whether this makes sound financial sense is debatable. Regardless, before you begin a search for a will,
What Is a Last Will and Testament?
A legal document that lists decisions regarding how the writer's property will be managed after his or her death is called a last will and testament. A last will and testament makes sure that the writer's assets are handled in the way he or she would want if still alive.
Heir Advance - Tips For Obtaining Cash For Probate Inheritance Assets
Heir advance is an option for beneficiaries to obtain cash for inheritance assets held in probate. Advances to heirs are not loans. There are no interest charges and the estate repays the funding source once probate settles.
How to Find the Serpent Shrine Sticker in "Little Big Planet"
In the Playstation 3 game "Little Big Planet," you are tasked with using characters Sackboy or Sandgirl to explore strange caverns like the Serpent Shrine, collect fancy objects like the Quetzal Feather, and build a sticker collection. In particular, the latter allows you to proceed throug
Estate Planning - Capacity Challenges
Over views the elements of capacity used to contest the legality of a will. Looks at mental deficiency, insane delusion and mental derangement characteristics that have been used to invalidate a will.
Modern Estate Planning - It's a Lifelong Process
When I started out as an estate planning attorney in 1995, estate planning was viewed as a one time transaction. Today, that view has significantly changed.
How to Search for a DEA Number
A Drug Enforcement Agency number is assigned to doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians and other health care providers who write prescriptions for controlled substances. The DEA number is used to track written prescriptions and identify abuses of the system. A valid DEA number is composed of two letter
How to Make an Inmate Deposit
Inmates are required to purchase necessities and wants from the jail or facility in which they are incarcerated. A trust fund or account is established for each inmate during the intake process. Family and friends can make a deposit to an inmate's trust fund. A deposit can be made online using a mon
How to Obtain A Copy Of A Will
A will is a document that describes the wishes of the deceased, and can be drawn up by an attorney or an individual. Once a will is filed with a court, it becomes public record. In some circumstances, a will may be waiting to be executed while a Probate Court hears arguments or is requested to val
Personal Protective Equipment Act of 2002
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulation Act of 2002 is a piece of United Kingdom legislation that deals with rules regarding protective clothing and equipment worn by medical personnel.
Do it Yourself Living Trust - Be Careful
If you are thinking about a do it yourself living trust from the internet, I would advise you to be careful.While some products and books from the internet are good, there are some that could give you results you didn't expect.
How to Find a Probate Lawyer
Probate is the legal process that transfers property as instructed in a will. Probate attorneys work with wills and estates. Probate law falls into two general areas. Transactional probate attorneys deal with basic administrative aspects. Probate litigators represent clients when a will is conteste
How to Get a License for a Home-Based Business
A home-based business is an opportunity that is appealing to many people. Working from your home can cut down on transportation expenses and the cost of renting office space elsewhere. Parents may choose to start a home-based business so that they can care for their children without outside help. It
How to Vote for a President When You Are Overseas
As a U.S. citizen, you are allowed to vote for the president even when you are living abroad. Do this through an "absentee ballot," a vote cast by someone unable or unwilling to attend the official polling station. It's easy to do, but you need to plan for this well in advance, since you'll have to
How to Show a Blind Copy in Hotmail
Blind carbon copy (Bcc) emails are a way to include someone in your email exchange without the other recipients knowing about it. The feature is also useful when sending out mass emails in which you do not want any recipient to see the contact information for the others. Hotmail makes it easy to sho
Probation Laws in Idaho
Judges of the district or county court order probation in some juvenileand misdemeanor cases.law courts image by Peter Helin from Fotolia.comThe intention of probation is to allow those who commit crimes circumstantially or who cooperate with the courts to avoid fees and jail time....
How to Find Upper Bound & Lower Bound on Excel
The upper and lower bounds of an Excel array determine how many values are contained within the array variable. The Excel VBA language has the "UBound" property and the "LBound" property that returns the number of values in the array. You use this function in any of your Excel VB