The property you own can be transferred to your chosen heirs or beneficiaries after your death in one of several ways. If the particular asset is owned by you and someone else, such as a residence you own jointly with your spouse with right of survivorship (JWROS), the property will automatically pass to your spouse…
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Why is my personal injury case taking SO LONG?
TIME FACTORS OF THE PERSONAL INJURY CASE Your personal injury lawyer should fully explain why your case is taking so long. There are many legitimate reasons why a personal injury case takes as long as it does, but if your attorney cannot explain why your case is still pending, you may want to consider switching…
Basic Principles of Construction Law
If you have planned to build a home, for yourself or as an investment property, you are probably more concerned with finding a reputable contractor and team than worrying about whether or not you need a lawyer. Indeed, there are construction concerns that may require the guidance of an attorney who focuses on this practice….
Yes, blogs can help your business
Blogs can help your business in several ways. Every company needs to show their products. Every service provider must demonstrate that their services are worth paying for. A website will market your products and services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A blog, either on its own or as…
Hiring employees and avoiding legal trouble: 7 mistakes employers should avoid when hiring
ERROR NO. 1 Failing to ensure that the employee knows that he is employed at will. Be careful what you say orally or in writing when you make a job offer. Statements you make about the nature of the position or long-term opportunities with the company may be interpreted as a promise that the job…
Detroit schools are off to a rocky start to the 2006-2007 school year
There has been a slow and turbulent start to the new school year for Detroit Schools. In a battle over contracts, some 7,000 teachers and 2,000 staff members refused to start school in September. These contractual disagreements eventually lead to a brief battle. The contract disagreement began on August 28 after the Teachers Union rejected…
The truth about the H1-B visa
What is an H1-B visa? The H1-B visa is a work permit issued by a US embassy or consulate to a foreign worker that allows them to work temporarily in the United States. There are other options available to those who wish to work temporarily in the United States, such as an intra-company (L1) visa…
I can’t forget the day I attended the Kishore M seminar held in March 2009
I attended a Kishore M seminar in March 2009 and I can assure you that it is one of the best forex seminars I have attended. The room was filled with 2000 strong participants and everyone was excited! They were clapping and cheering when Kishore M took the stage. Now, it’s fun to attend wealth…
Money makes the world go round: a brief history of the PSAT-NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT is not an ordinary standardized test. As the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship, the PSAT/NMSQT is the Cerberus guarding the doors of a $2,500 scholarship and a host of other desirable benefits: an advantage in the admissions process, the prestige of being a Scholarship National Merit. Academic and sometimes even full…
What your profile picture says about you
Your profile photo is the first impression you make on the world and the one you choose really says a lot about you whether you realize it or not. I’ve been spending a lot of time on social networking websites lately, like Facebook and Twitter, and I’ve noticed a few things when it comes to…