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    There are numerous methods to keep assets from needing to undergo the probate procedure. Additionally, There are tax considerations to be careful of when in probate. To distribute what exactly is left within an estate to people who are entitled to it an individual's estate is administered in a process called probate. Probate is essential for documenting somebody's death and settling their estate. Most often people have a tendency to question the significance of engaging a probate lawyer.…

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    advantage of his uncle and this can be considered extortion. A contract can become null and void if it can be proven that it was signed under duress, a lack of due consideration, a lack of mental capacity, or unjust enrichment. Jerome is protected by law and should be able to set aside this agreement. 5. 10.1 “Mitigation of…

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    The issues involving wills can be quite complex. However, they can also involve issues related to superannuation & disability claims. Wat’s it all about? In fact, many Australians aren’t aware that the superannuation death benefits aren’t actually part of their estate. As a result they’re not applicable to the clauses contained in their wills. Both superannuation and disability claims are important legal matters as they’re related to your long-term financial stability. When you retire it’s…

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    Have you ever watched Bates Motel, Back To The Future, or Halloween ll? If you have, then you would remember hearing a song called “Mr.Sandman” and who made that song even more famous is The Chordettes. So Today, my speech is going to about the famous American female quartet. You may or may not know them because they were really relevant around the 1940’s-1950’s, furthermore they still have a lasting impression today. So before I begin going further into my speech, I am going to make some…

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    for capital punishment and for self-defence. These types of killings are not considered to be an offence in the eyes of the law. However, if the killing is unlawful then it can either be murder, or manslaughter depending of the facts of the case. Murder is ‘the killing of any person in the peace of the commonwealth, with malice aforethought, either express, or implied by law’ (Elliott and Elliott, 1905, p.292). To be convicted for murder the definition states that there must be ‘malice…

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    Patrece Peterson Case

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    COMPLAINT Patrece Petersen, a defendant, who was prosecuted by Laura Marshard of the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office, sent a complaint on October 20, 2014, alleging that Marshard met privately with a witness in Petersen’s criminal case, after the witness had been assigned counsel due to a potential 5th Amendment issue (Dkt# 1435CR000551). As a result of this complaint, the office has received information from, Judge Chin, regarding other instances of misconduct by Marshard. Marshard…

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    Warshall V. Price Case

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    Issue: Under Florida law, can a cause of action for conversion be brought when an individual unlawfully takes property owned by the true owner, even if the property has no actual value? Rule: A cause of action may be brought when an act of dominion has been wrongfully asserted over another 's property inconsistent with his ownership, even if the specific property converted has no actual value. In the precedent case Warshall v. Price, Appellant, Dr. Steven Warshall, began a private practice in…

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    is seen in the film for pre-trial is how they are using the tools of discovery to find evidence against the other party. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Jan Schlichtmann, questions potential witnesses and employees of W.R Grace and Beatrice Foods in this law firm, to see if they are willing to testify against…

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    Vi: Good afternoon, I hope that this message finds you well. I just had a conversation with our contact at SEA today, and they advised that they had still not acquired an exemplar light pipe for testing. Moreover, SEA indicates that they contacted the folks with Illuminations, Inc.—the distributor that you and James had recommended—and that they have yet to respond to SEA’s request for a light pipe. Specifically, SEA is having trouble finding a light pipe with the particular extension kit used…

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    Disclosure that agent is buyer/tenant agent. (a) Listed property. A buyer/tenant agent must disclose that he/she represents the buyer/tenant to the seller/landlord agent at first contact and provide written confirmation of the disclosure to the seller/landlord no later than execution of any purchase or lease agreement. SOP 16-10. (b) Unlisted property. When acting as a buyer's agent, agents shall disclose that relationship to the seller/landlord at first contact and shall provide written…

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