You know that shoplifting is a form of theft and that it's illegal to take an item out of a store without paying for it. But you have a friend who tells you that all you really need to do is switch the price tag, and then you can get the item for less money. They...
Strong, effective contracts form the foundation of any successful business enterprise. From employee handbooks to vendor contracts, a business owner must pay careful attention to numerous factors to protect the organization and encourage beneficial relationships....
When creating a trust, you want to make sure that it really addresses all of the potential future outcomes for your heir. If the trust is too specific and doesn't have any flexibility, that can create some unforeseen problems. For instance, perhaps you want to use an...
As a real estate agent, you thought you’d seen just about everything. Then you saw what appeared to be illegal drugs and related paraphernalia in a property you’re going to be showing to buyers. This isn’t a particularly uncommon discovery in homes that have been...
Estate planning often involves a careful analysis of your family circumstances. What you leave for each of your children will reflect not only your overall assets but your child's character and your relationship with them. Certain situations require more careful...
Probate is the court-administered process your will goes through before being distributed to the beneficiaries. On the face of it, probate may sound like the right way to handle your estate once you are gone, but it may not always be so. Here are some of the reasons...
Creating a business from the ground up takes years of dedication and commitment. As you build your company into a successful pillar in the community, you may start to consider what is next for you and your business. Some business owners choose to pass their business...
Evidence is a key part of any trial. When determining your guilt or innocence, the court relies heavily on the evidence provided by the prosecution. Such evidence must be relevant and admissible for it to be used in arriving at a verdict. It means that if there are...
As we start the new year, a lot of individuals and business owners are thinking about their taxes. It's time to get all the paperwork together and figure out exactly how much money the government is owed. The United States uses an interesting system to do this,...
If you sign a contract with someone else, you likely expect them to follow through with the terms of the contract. The sad truth is that there are many people who don't fulfill their obligations to others. Some people will intentionally try to defraud others. Others...
