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Can You Automatically Become Married?

Not all 50 states acknowledge what is known as a common law marriage.  This is the term given when individuals have lived together for so long the state acknowledges them as a married couple.  The rights may be similar or even the same as a legal marriage in states that recognize common law marriage; […]

Do You Have a Patent Troll Giving You Trouble?

Under an old creaky bridge lives the troll and you must pass his test in order cross to the other side.  Today, a troll is much more than the figurative creature in a story told to children.  A troll is someone who intentionally waits for its victims to attempt to cross and then commits […]

The Ins and Outs of Professional Licensure

When you are young and dreaming about what you want to be when you grow up, no one mentions the term licensure.  It is boring and can be costly, but it is necessary implementation when it comes to a multitude of professions.  How do you go from wanting to be something to actually living […]

If you make decisions for yourself and are over the age of 17, you need a power of attorney established.  There are many different types and choosing the right one can simply be a matter of what your needs are at the moment or foreseeable future.  Even young adults may still need to name […]

Widerman Malek, PL Showing Their Colors

It’s football season and every year the smack talk gets louder, so at the start of the season everyone dressed up in their favorite NFL or college team colors. Well except for Mr. Scott Widerman who showed up in a futball uniform, easy mistake.

All You Need to Know about How to Get Married

Marriage is one of the biggest events you will have in your entire life.  It is probably in the top three moments along with having a child and buying your first home.  There is a lot of planning involved in what to wear and who to invite, but there is also the legal side […]

By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. Both experienced and new real estate investors can benefit from forming alliances to work together in deals.  This article will highlight some of the most important issues investors should consider before joining up to make money. The first question to consider is why investors should work together in the […]

How to Get a Hunting and Fishing License

It is coming up on deer season and the weather is much more favorable for fishing.  Before you hit the great outdoors, you need a license to hunt and/ or fish.  It is up to your state to issue them.  Obtaining a license is not very difficult, but get caught hunting or fishing without […]

What is a Revocable Living Trust?

Many people have heard about Revocable Living Trusts (Trusts) and that they may be some benefit from having one, however, many are not really even sure what a trust is or how it works. A good approach to understanding a Trust is to consider each word individually and what it means. Revocable –  Means […]

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