Probably one of the most famous celebrity probate cases is that of Anna Nicole Smith and the death of her husband, billionaire J Howard Marshall. Smith and Marshall married when she was 27 and he was 89. This age difference caused many to believe Smith married Marshall only for the financial gain she would have […]
Bernie Madoff and Martha Stewart; on the face of it these two would seem to have little in common. Bernie Madoff was an investment advisor and financier. He founded Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities, a Wall Street firm. Martha Stewart is known for her décor, recipes and homemaking skills. She is envied by women everywhere […]
Having an open and free marketplace is essential to have a prosperous economy. When businesses are competing for customers it gives those customers the benefits of more choices, lower prices, better quality and more innovation. The laws of the competitive marketplace are enforced by the FTC, Federal Trade Commission. The antitrust laws they enforce benefit […]
The United States Department of Labor has enacted employment laws to protect both employees and employers in the workplace. These laws protect people in the workplace from discrimination, violence, unfair pay practices, health and safety violation and the like. Labor disputes go back to 1636 when fishermen went on strike of the coast of Maine. […]
One thing I like to do is compare movies, TV shows and books to real life. Is this something that could happen? Are the facts around the story real? Do the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy use actual medical terms and procedures? Are the arrests made on Law and Order SVU real charges? So, in taking […]
What is Power of Attorney? A power of attorney grants the right to a person or persons to act on behalf of another. In many cases the authorities provided by such a document are abused or mishandled. To put it as simply as possible, under the new Durable Powers of Attorney Act, it is very […]
In the most unfortunate event that you have to file for bankruptcy, it would be wise to know in advance what you would be getting into. As of 2005 the rules governing this circumstance have changed and what is required now is: a) Credit Counseling and financial management. All individuals that need to file for […]
When making arrangements for your passing, the discussion, although necessary, is never really an easy adjustment to make or accept. Nonetheless, everyone, at some point in time, needs to have the discussion and do the paperwork. Here are six facts about estate planning that will make the process a bit less daunting. Trusts aren’t just […]
A reaffirmation agreement allows you to reaffirm debt that you owe prior to a bankruptcy. In essence, you make arrangements to continue paying your debt throughout the bankruptcy, as though you never filed. This debt is not a part of the bankruptcy discharge. In order to decide if a reaffirmation agreement is right for you, […]
