Legal Articles (Sorted by date)

California Estate Planning

1. WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING?Estate planning is a process. It involves people -your family, other individuals and in many cases charitable organizations of your choice.
Gerald F. GerstenfeldFebruary 27, 2006

Gem State Idaho Child Support

Establishing and Enforcing Idaho Child Support OrdersIf you do not already have a child support order, Idaho Child Support Services office can help you navigate the legal requirements to get one.
Holcy Thompson IIIFebruary 23, 2006

My Father's Will

The year was 1981, the state was Florida, and I had just flown back from Germany for my father's funeral. My sister and her family were down from New York, and, a few days after the funeral, we were sitting with my mother in a lawyer's...
Donovan BaldwinFebruary 23, 2006

Enabling Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Sarbanes Oxley compliance is not a one-day, a one-month, or even a one-year project; instead, Sarbanes Oxley compliance should be built into your corporate infrastructure as early as possible when you begin making changes.
Earl PowersFebruary 20, 2006

Sour Taste Over Lemon Laws For Non-Traditional Motor Vehicle Owners

Do you have a motor home, all-terrain vehicle, tractor, motorcycle or any other motorized transportation with less than four wheels? Did you buy it brand new only to find out it is a dud, something like a car lemon?
Earl PowersFebruary 20, 2006

What will it cost to file bankruptcy?

Thinking about filing for bankruptcy? There aresignificant upfront costs. The purpose of thisarticle is to give you a general idea of what toexpect.Your minimum cost will be around $350 if youprepare your own forms that you downloadfor free from...
Deborah BeeksmaFebruary 20, 2006

Divorce and Alimony Formula

In divorce, a common question is, "what is the alimony formula". Well, there really is no set alimony formula for divorce. This is in complete contrast to child support, which is decided based upon a specific formula in each state.
Jean MahserjianFebruary 20, 2006

Buying A Home After Bankruptcy

It’s true that most lenders will see you as a credit risk immediately after bankruptcy, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to buy a home.
Kevin Chern, J.D.February 20, 2006

Estate Tax: What It Is And How It Is Filed

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), an Estate Tax is a tax that is imposed on your right to transfer your property and belongings after your death.
Gray RollinsFebruary 17, 2006

Filing An Income Tax Return

When the month of April rolls around most of America is preparing their income tax returns. Each year all individuals who made an income are required to report that income to federal and state governments by filing an income tax return.
Gray RollinsFebruary 17, 2006