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These articles have been written for information and interest purposes only. The information contained within these articles is the opinion of the author only, and should not be construed as legal advice or used to make legal decisions. Consult an attorney in your area if your seeking legal advice.

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What is a Power of Attorney?
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 27/03/2008 | Law
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State of Arizona Bill of Sale
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 19/02/2008 | National, State, Local
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Why Should I Have a Living Will?
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 19/02/2008 | Health and Safety
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Uncontested Divorce Information
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 11/02/2008 | Law
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Common Questions About Power of Attorney for California
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 07/02/2008 | National, State, Local
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Selling a Car in Wisconsin
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 07/02/2008 | National, State, Local
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney Form?
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 13/01/2008 | Law
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Prenuptial Agreements - Do's and Dont's
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? Before you try to take a wack at filing your own prenup, learn what you can and can't do. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 13/01/2008 | Law
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Why Should I File for Bankruptcy?
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. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 28/12/2007 | Law
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How to Contest a Will
A last will is a legal document that determines the distribution of a person's estate, which includes assets, upon his/her demise. Read
By: Nicholas Copernicus | 28/12/2007 | Law