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Special Needs Trusts

You play an essential role in the life of your special needs child. They depend on you for much of their medical, emotional, and financial support. Government assistance may also be critical. But what happens to your child when you die? A special needs trust can provide for your child financially. It does so while […]

Trusts

Imagine you have some valuable items you want someone else to care for. You want your valuables to be protected, so you give the person instructions they must follow. Then, in the future, you want the person to give some of your valuables to your family so they can use them. That’s how a trust […]

What Is the 'Trust Fund Loophole'?

Few of us like paying taxes. That’s why high-income taxpayers in the U.S. are always looking for ways to reduce their tax bills. Under current law, estate planning offers opportunities to benefit the wealthiest Americans. One of those is called the “trust fund loophole.” This loophole in the U.S. tax code lets people use trusts […]

What Happens if the Trustee Dies Before the Trustor?

When you made your trust, you made sure to do it right. You signed it in front of a notary and witnesses. You named the trustee and beneficiaries. You also funded it. But did you consider what happens if the trustee dies? Your trust could end up in court if it doesn’t have a trustee. […]

I own or lease property damaged by an oil spill. Am I entitled to compensation for the damages?

If you own or lease property that was damaged by an oil spill, you may be able to receive compensation under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA).  You may be entitled to a real property damage claim for economic losses resulting from destruction of the land or buildings you own or lease. In addition, if your property has declined […]

Register a Copyright in Your Literary Work!

Every original literary work may register for a copyright with the Library of Congress. This includes award winning novels, multimillion dollar movies, a large daily newspaper and other literary works. Literary works may be published or unpublished and include nondramatic textual works with or without illustrations. Computer programs and databases also are considered literary works. […]

What type of questions should I ask an intellectual property law attorney?

If you are looking to protect intellectual property that you have created, you should start by determining the type of legal protection that is available and most appropriate for you.  These types of questions are most appropriate for an intellectual property law attorney.  Your first task will be to explore and understand the legal concepts […]

Can Police Search Your Car When You're Arrested?

Things happen quickly when the police make an arrest. Often, you don’t have time to think about your rights because the situation is overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to be familiar with your rights before an arrest ever happens. Especially if you are arrested in or near your car, you need to understand how and […]

What Is A Plea Bargain?

A plea bargain is an agreement in which the prosecutor and defendant arrange to settle the criminal case against the defendant.  The defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the charges in exchange for some agreement from the prosecutor as to the sentencing.  In some cases the prosecutor will agree to charge a lesser crime […]

What is the Voting Rights Act?

The Voting Rights Act is federal law that prohibits all kinds of racial discrimination in voting. For years, many states had laws on their books that prevented minority citizens from voting, for example by requiring people to pass a reading test in order to vote, or to bring someone already registered who would vouch for their “good character,” […]