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How to be a Landlord
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 05/7/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Anyone who owns property can be a landlord and rent out part or all of the property. Many landlords are just average people who have a guest house or extra room that they rent out for an extra income. For others, it's a business, it's their way of making a living, and it's a full time job for them.
How Does a Promissory Note Work?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 05/4/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A promissory note is a legal document that allows companies and also individuals to get financing from a source other than a bank. Thankfully, here in the U.S. banks don't have a monopoly on lending, you can legally loan some one money with a promissory note. Any one can become a lender.
Why Should I Use a Prenuptial Agreement?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 04/10/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
More than one in three of all first marriages end in divorce as well as fifty-percent of second or third marriages. When you make your vows, a lot of people don't realize they are stepping into a 'financial union'.
How a Power of Attorney Works
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 04/10/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A power of attorney works by granting some one the legal authority to act on your behalf. During your lifetime you may have had a real estate agent ask you to sign a power of attorney granting them the authority to sell your house for you.
General Information About The Last Will and Testament
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 04/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A will is a legal document that helps you to protect your assets and minimize any dispute over the distribution of your estate when you pass on. When created properly, a will is a tool that will control the distribution of your property upon your death.
Florida State Living Wills
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 04/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Out of all the documents available to make an estate plan a living will is perhaps the most important. This is probably the only life and death document you will ever sign, unless you’re a judge.
What is a Bill of Sale Form?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 03/30/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A bill of sale is a relatively easy form to fill out that doesn't require a lawyer. It allows you to legally transfer the title of an asset from one individual or entity (i.e. business) to a new owner.
What is a Last Will and Testament?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 03/30/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A will is a legal form that will ensure your estate gets divided how you desire. The person who owns the estate (money and belongings) is called the 'testator'.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOA-HC) is a form that allows us to name a person or persons to make decisions about our health care in case we don't have the capacity to make those decisions ourselves. It will give direction to the kind of medical treatment we want even If we cannot communicate those directions.
What is a Power of Attorney?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A power of attorney form is a legal document that is voluntarily entered into by two parties and then is duly certified by a notary public. The person who wrote up the agreement is called the Principal; the person who is 'executing' the agreement is called the Agent.
Information About Name Changes
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/23/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Changing your last name is a very common thing for a bride to do after marriage. It can also be a great way to lose an unwanted or unappealing family name. It really doesn't matter when or why you want to change your name, it is your right to do so. Legally changing your name yourself is also very inexpensive since a lawyer is not required.
5 Factors to Consider Before Appointing an Agent
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/23/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Using a power of attorney to appoint an agent to legally act on your behalf can be very convenient. Though sometimes this document can be abused or used in fraudulent transactions, there are ways to protect yourself from being defrauded.
State of Arizona Bill of Sale
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/16/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A bill of sale is used to legally document, and protect you when selling any personal property to another person. If you don't legally document the transaction in writing then there's no record of the transaction, and therefore nothing to prove you have or had any right over the item. Using a bill of sale will protect the consumer rights of both the seller and the buyer. Using a bill of sale is especially important when your the buyer, but still important for the seller too.
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/16/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Not having a living will is risky. No one will be appointed to make your medical decisions if you cannot make them yourself. A living will (also called a advanced healthcare directive) is a legal document that will declare what kind of treatment you want if you become incapacitated.
How to Establish a Legal Partnership Agreement
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/10/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Establishing a solid legal partnership is often times favorable for business. If you have already decided that forming a legal partnership is in your best interest, than this guide will help you create a solid partnership agreement.
Uncontested Divorce Information
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/10/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri, 50% of all first marriages will end in divorce, 67% of all second marriages will end in divorce, and 74% of all third marriages will end in divorce. Many times people go into marriages for the wrong reasons, and predicting the future many years down the road is quite impossible.
Common Questions About Power of Attorney for California
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/6/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Since every state is a little different, this article is just going to focus on common questions about filing a Power of Attorney in California. You can file your own Power of Attorney but be careful with the wording since this document does give some one the legal authority to act on your behalf, but only within the limitations as stated in the document.
Selling a Car in Wisconsin
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/6/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Selling a car in Wisconsin is generally simple, but to avoid problems you and the buyer should know what Wisconsin law requires. Having a vehicle bill of sale form filled out properly will save you a lot of headaches down the road if odometer fraud or other issues arise.
What is a Medical Power of Attorney?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/27/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A medical power of attorney is made to give you the power to appoint some one to carry out your medical wishes in the event you can't communicate those decisions yourself, or lack the mental capacity to do so. In short, a medical power of attorney is a plan made in anticipation of a medical emergency. The person you appoint to carry out your wishes will have the legally authority to do so If you appoint them as your 'agent' in your legal medical power of attorney form.
How to Change Your Name Legally in Texas
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/27/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In Texas there are a few different forms for each situation your in. There's one for if you need to correct a birth certificate or death certificate, there's one for specifically court ordering a name change, and there is just a general name change form for you or your child. If you making a correction to a document, your going to need supporting evidence to prove that.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney Form?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/7/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A durable power of attorney form is made to help you plan for unfortunate events such as a serious injury or illness. With a durable power of attorney form you can appoint someone to legally act on your behalf, which is called a "agent" or "attorney-in-fact". On the form you can limit your agent to act on your behalf for a limited or very specific task or event. You could appoint a family member, advisor, or a trustworthy friend or institution like a bank.
Prenuptial Agreements - Do's and Dont's
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/7/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Unless your a lawyer, you probably don't really know much about prenuptial agreements. For example, did you know that prenuptial agreements that "promote divorce" are unenforceable? Or that you can't put anything in your prenup about religion, child custody, and damages for cheating?
Why Should I File for Bankruptcy?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Financial problems these days are very common and you shouldn't be ashamed of admitting your too far into debt. Outstanding debts can occur in a variety of different ways. You could be swamped with overwhelming medical bills, laid off from work, or worse. Financial troubles loom everywhere, but luckily theres still one way out If your in too deep. Knowing when and when not to file a bankruptcy can sometimes be tricky, but maybe I can help.
How to Contest a Will
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A last will is a legal document that determines the distribution of a person's estate, which includes assets, upon his/her demise. A last will and testament must be up-to-date to be legally compliant with your state's laws. You are free to leave your estate to anybody you want according to most state laws. You are free to leave your money, and property to charity even if you wanted. Doing so though may cause your legal heirs to try and contest your will.
How to Reduce Or Eliminate Your Estate Tax
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 11/1/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
I bet you probably didn't know that your heirs might have to liquidate ( sell off ) your home or commercial/residential rental properties immediately after your death. This is unless you create an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust or ILIT.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Begins at MR Safety
- By Kenneth Lloyd
- Published 10/17/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) growth hit full stride in the late 80's and is vastly spreading throughout the world utilizing significantly more powerful magnets. Whether you have an existing MRI suite or are in the construction phase, it is important to review and update your MRI safety protocol to protect your staff and patients, along with your investment.
How to Lease Residential Property for Profit
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 10/11/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
Basically there are two ways to make money off your real estate investment. You can sell it at a higher price, or rent/lease it out.
Securing Your Future With a Power of Attorney
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 09/28/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
If you’re like most of us that worry about our future and protecting our property/estate then you need to know how executing a Power of Attorney form can protect you.
Will Your Advance Directive Survive You?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 09/23/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
An advance directive is also known as a living will form, and it is a document that specifies your wishes if you become mentally incapacitated or unable to communicate those wishes to your health-care provider yourself. In a living will form you can specify whether or not you want specific treatment or life support.
iPhone Download Services - Are They Legal?
- By Cody Wheeler
- Published 08/24/2007
- Legal
- Unrated
Since Napster revolutionized the file sharing industry in 1999, peer to peer services have been popping up all over. Movie sharing services were soon to follow with services such as Bittorrent as broadband capabilities spread. With the recent introduction of the iPhone, many iPhone peer to peer networks have come about. The question lingering in many consumers minds is... are these iPhone download services legal? In the following paragraphs, we'll discuss what is legal and what isn't, as well as why.

