Probate law is a term probably everyone has heard of. We’ve all heard of probate judges. Do you have any idea what probate law includes? You might have a few guesses, but read further to fully understand what probate law is. First, let’s define “probate”. Probate is actually a legal document. When someone dies, receiving […]
Through the years, many people have claimed they had been in a “common law” marriage. This claim normally occurs during a break-up or a death of the other partner. The person claiming this “common law” marriage status is usually looking for compensation or an equitable division of property. Just what is a “common law” marriage […]
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 […]
Everyone knows that the justice system isn’t 100% right 100% of the time. There have been innocent people found guilty in many different areas of the law. It’s nearly impossible to determine if all the inmates in prison are innocent, like they claim, but DNA has cleared some of their convictions. Some of the evidence […]
Probate is no fun – right? Who wants to deal with the courts when you are trying to get your hands on the assets you are entitled to when someone passes? Wait, aren’t you supposed to be mourning that person’s death and not worrying about how much money you are going to get? In a […]
When a person wishes to create a will, they may also create a power of attorney just in case something may happen in the future to incapacitate them from making individual and legal decisions. Each state may vary on how to create the power of attorney. The person who is given the power of attorney […]
Many people wonder why it is necessary to be represented by a lawyer when they have a dispute to settle. Maybe it would be best if they knew what is involved, when a case goes to court. The terms Whenever an entity (person, organization, company, etc…) had a complaint against another entity, the old way […]
Definition of Defective Products One of the major causes for personal injuries or deaths in Florida and the U.S.A. are dangerous & defective products. The law defines such products as, when their manufacturer has failed to sell to the public, products that conform with the applicable standards of safety, or has not adequately warned the […]
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, […]
